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BV04 SXL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,733 mi
Last recorded92,733 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,733 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 89,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 82,114 miles

o/s/r tyre is close the limit cracks

Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,910 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,210 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,166 miles

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

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

N/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,482 miles

REAR EXHAUST (CLAMP) IS CORRODED

Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,168 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 39,186 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 39,186 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,758 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,854 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 SXL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV04 SXL registered?

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

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