MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coolant leak ()
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak in the engine Bay Area
slight play in the steering / front track rod ends
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak in the engine Bay Area
slight play in the steering / front track rod ends
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine Oil Leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Engine Oil Leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play And inner (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
n/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
n/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ04 BVA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EJ04 BVA, 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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EJ04 BVA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.
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