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KR04 BPE

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,558 mi
Last recorded58,558 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 BPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,558 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os slightly weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: forward most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 8 Aug 2022 58,276 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,906 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 56,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,452 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,207 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,251 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,757 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 51,757 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 49,808 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 47,001 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on the inner edges.

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

Front wipers smear slightly.

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,001 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on the inner edges.

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

Front wipers smear slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 42,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,578 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,145 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,498 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 12,664 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 12,664 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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KR04 BPE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KR04 BPE, 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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KR04 BPE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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