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MK04 BZB

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 BZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 93,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,775 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,732 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 27 Feb 2016 81,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly worn on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 14 Feb 2015 77,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 77,772 miles

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,049 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are worn

Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are worn

Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,990 miles

front brake discs are worn

Fail 9 Mar 2013 71,990 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 3 Feb 2012 67,295 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,512 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 56,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 49,901 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,216 miles

front brake pads are 75% worn

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,970 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,970 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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MK04 BZB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MK04 BZB, 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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MK04 BZB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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