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BV04 VXY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,557 mi
Last recorded130,557 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 130,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2021 123,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2020 119,636 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 119,636 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 109,854 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 104,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheelbearing slight noise

both headlight slightly discoloured

Fail 10 Nov 2018 104,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear wheelbearing slight noise

both headlight slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,990 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 9 Nov 2016 98,079 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side sills (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,846 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 97,831 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner steering inner joint play

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,265 miles

excessive play in nearside inner rack joint

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Nov 2014 87,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excessive play in nearside inner rack joint

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,301 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,786 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 77,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,568 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,300 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 48,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,957 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 VXY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VXY, 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 VXY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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