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EX04 BUE

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,044 mi
Last recorded106,044 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 BUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 106,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 105,882 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished worn uneven and close to the legal limit

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2020 76,036 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hub Nut Not Fully Staked

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS Loom Incorectly Routed (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hub Nut Not Fully Staked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box Inlet Pipe Connection (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 76,036 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hub Nut Not Fully Staked

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS Loom Incorectly Routed (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hub Nut Not Fully Staked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box Inlet Pipe Connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 70,319 miles

Horn not working properly Intermittent operation (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 70,319 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low, discs appear poor

Horn not working properly Intermittent operation (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 55,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 55,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,937 miles

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

exhaust corroded

parking brake operation rough

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,532 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,907 miles

bonnet stay support clip is missing

exhaust sections are corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,512 miles

Front tyres 3/4 worn

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded through

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,211 miles

wheel trims are scored

Fail 5 Mar 2010 20,574 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front wheel trims are damaged

rear wiper rubber is split

Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,574 miles

front wheel trims are damaged

rear wiper rubber is split

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,213 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 10,049 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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EX04 BUE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EX04 BUE, 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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EX04 BUE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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