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EX04 BTV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,489 mi
Last recorded100,489 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 BTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,489 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked on inner wall

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2017 100,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked on inner wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 94,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,094 miles

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel arch missing

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 28 Jul 2015 88,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel arch missing

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,005 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 76,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,898 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 67,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,831 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,697 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,068 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 24,079 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 24,079 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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EX04 BTV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX04 BTV, 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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What year was EX04 BTV registered?

EX04 BTV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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