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PE04 BCV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,099 mi
Last recorded97,099 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 BCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,099 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces pitted.

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre brake light inop.

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 97,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front brake discs inner faces pitted.

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre brake light inop.

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,934 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 95,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,209 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 89,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,197 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,197 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,204 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,430 miles

Both front brake discs getting worn/

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 63,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,744 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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PE04 BCV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PE04 BCV, 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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PE04 BCV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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