MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested engine oil com on staying on (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in head light (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshnar ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear ex system slightly deteriorated.
tow bar not fitted.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear ex system slightly deteriorated.
tow bar not fitted.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside 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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV04 SVU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 SVU, 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 SVU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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