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EX04 BVY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,169 mi
Last recorded87,169 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 BVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,169 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,493 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 83,493 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,570 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 78,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,009 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 69,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 66,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,172 miles

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,905 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,609 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,223 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 56,223 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,867 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,331 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,381 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 44,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,875 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 35,581 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 1 Aug 2007 35,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,718 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 34,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 BVY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BVY, 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 BVY registered?

EX04 BVY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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