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BV04 SVE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,673 mi
Last recorded86,673 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 SVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 85,591 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 84,333 miles

Exhaust in corroded condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,023 miles

3rd brake lamp in.op

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

headlamps milky

Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,806 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT HEAD LAMP COVERS MILKY

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

VEHICLE HAS UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

previous welding carried out

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 79,560 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 78,856 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all lights pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 78,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

third brake light inop

Pass 14 Jan 2017 75,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,016 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all starting to fade (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

slight play in rack inner joints

Pass 4 Feb 2015 73,930 miles

centre stoplight inoperative.

exhaust heavily corroded in parts.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 73,930 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre stoplight inoperative.

exhaust heavily corroded in parts.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,757 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,983 miles

high level stop lamp not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 69,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level stop lamp not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,941 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,801 miles

centre brakelight inoperative.

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall.

o/s/f wheel trim damaged ( sharp edges )

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,900 miles

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,784 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,346 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,888 miles

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 SVE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVE, 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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BV04 SVE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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