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BV04 VZF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,503 mi
Last recorded161,503 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 161,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

all ferrules corrision

front discs rusty

hand brake long travel

Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,629 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

Fail 16 Dec 2016 125,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

Pass 5 Jan 2016 111,376 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 111,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 103,069 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 103,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 100,124 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 94,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,850 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,047 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 56,367 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 55,970 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,386 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,991 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,351 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 13,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,612 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 VZF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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