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CU04 BXM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,868 mi
Last recorded107,868 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 BXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,868 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 99,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,297 miles

front wishbone bushes minor det`.

ns sill showing signs of internal corrosion.

oil wetness to engine and gearbox areas.

osf anti roll bar link minor play.

osr tyre cracking and uneven wear.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 93,296 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front wishbone bushes minor det`.

ns sill showing signs of internal corrosion.

oil wetness to engine and gearbox areas.

osf anti roll bar link minor play.

osr tyre cracking and uneven wear.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak/small split in nsf droplink dust cover

Fail 11 Mar 2013 86,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak/small split in nsf droplink dust cover

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,103 miles

o/s wiper blade, wt x4, rear tyres cracking, play in o/s bottom ball joint, n/s number plate light dim

Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,103 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s wiper blade, wt x4, rear tyres cracking, play in o/s bottom ball joint, n/s number plate light dim

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,834 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,299 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 69,296 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,527 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,893 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 58,893 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2007 51,092 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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CU04 BXM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU04 BXM, 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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CU04 BXM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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