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NV04 BSX

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,219 mi
Last recorded92,219 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 BSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 92,219 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 87,556 miles

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

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

radiator leaking

Pass 16 May 2017 83,056 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,446 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,703 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 67,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,011 miles

center exhaust deteioation but no blow

Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,011 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

cam belt due at 80,000 miles or 10 years or 48,000 miles 10 year under adverse conditions

center exhaust deteioation but no blow

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,302 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 57,302 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,663 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken off

exhaust heavily corroded

o/s/rear bump stop missing

wipers smearing screen

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,663 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken off

exhaust heavily corroded

o/s/rear bump stop missing

wipers smearing screen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,766 miles

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

off side front brake disc worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 52,766 miles

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

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

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

off side front brake disc worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,917 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,239 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 22,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,126 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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NV04 BSX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NV04 BSX, 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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NV04 BSX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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