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BV04 SVU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

126,977 mi
Last recorded126,977 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 SVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 126,977 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 126,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 123,329 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Dec 2021 123,329 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,643 miles

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 ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 121,641 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 Dec 2019 119,759 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Dec 2019 119,759 miles

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 ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 113,249 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,012 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 103,003 miles

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 ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 103,003 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear ex system slightly deteriorated.

tow bar not fitted.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 95,857 miles

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.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,440 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 92,440 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 89,998 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 87,588 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 87,588 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2011 85,569 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2010 82,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 73,052 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 72,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 May 2009 72,634 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 47,700 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 27,101 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,340 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 26,340 miles

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.

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 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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