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PF04 BVT

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,967 mi
Last recorded127,967 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 BVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 127,967 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 127,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 126,592 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

electric cable covers missing n/s/f

rear exhaust mounting bracket incomplete

Fail 31 Mar 2014 126,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

electric cable covers missing n/s/f

rear exhaust mounting bracket incomplete

Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,326 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 120,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 112,052 miles

both front suspension arms ( front bushes ) perished

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front headlight has condensation on inside of lens

Fail 19 Mar 2012 112,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

both front suspension arms ( front bushes ) perished

front brake discs worn

nearside front headlight has condensation on inside of lens

Pass 21 Mar 2011 101,392 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

Fail 21 Mar 2011 101,392 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 79,108 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 79,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,598 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,537 miles

noise on engine suspect alt belt tensioner

Pass 13 Mar 2007 69,262 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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PF04 BVT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PF04 BVT, 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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PF04 BVT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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