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PF04 BVX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,553 mi
Last recorded182,553 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 BVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 182,553 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2016 165,591 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Dec 2015 139,604 miles

front steering rack arms have play

gearbox mounting rubber deteriorated

oil leak

service and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 28 Oct 2014 126,148 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 126,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 120,025 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 114,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 102,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine wind shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,400 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine wind shield insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2010 88,084 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,041 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 81,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rope wraped round offside drive shaft.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,343 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 66,343 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,133 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 56,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

aims high

front bumper trim damaged

handbrake notchy

nearside front tyre cut/sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre cut/distorted

slight play offside front drop link

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 BVX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVX, 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 BVX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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