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BV04 SUF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,535 mi
Last recorded104,535 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 SUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,535 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 104,533 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 99,645 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

diesel injector seals leaking compression.

power steering heavier than usual.

Fail 4 May 2016 99,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

diesel injector seals leaking compression.

power steering heavier than usual.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 94,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,237 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 88,237 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise rear exhaust box slightly corroded

advise slight play in both front anti roll bar tie rods

Fail 28 Jan 2013 82,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise rear exhaust box slightly corroded

advise slight play in both front anti roll bar tie rods

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,891 miles

both front arm bushes worn

engine light on

fluid leaking down engine

o/s/f wiper split

washers operate back to front

Fail 19 Mar 2012 75,891 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front arm bushes worn

engine light on

fluid leaking down engine

o/s/f wiper split

washers operate back to front

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f coil spring rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,338 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 50,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,113 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade worn [blade missing]

Fail 1 Mar 2007 31,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade worn [blade missing]

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BV04 SUF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV04 SUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV04 SUF registered?

BV04 SUF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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