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RN04 BPU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,999 mi
Last recorded68,999 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 BPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 68,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 55,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,779 miles

knock o/s/f suspension possibly top mounting

Fail 28 Nov 2014 46,779 miles

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

knock suspension o/s/f

Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,716 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Fail 30 Nov 2013 38,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,377 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 32,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 20,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play at o/s front wheel station (vehicle on ground)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 20,264 miles

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

slight play at o/s front wheel station (vehicle on ground)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 9,707 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 9,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 8,661 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 7,713 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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RN04 BPU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RN04 BPU, 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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RN04 BPU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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