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SA04 BFW

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,259 mi
Last recorded125,259 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 BFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 125,259 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 125,259 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 121,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 121,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 117,232 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,874 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 112,874 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,759 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 107,910 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,530 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,189 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 95,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working all rear brake lights noit working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 87,993 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,899 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,349 miles

Offside front tyre slight cracking!

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,774 miles

Nearside front tyre slight cracking!

Offside front tyre slight cracking!

Offside rear tyre slight cracking!

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 72,360 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,360 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,419 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 69,419 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,258 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 65,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 62,885 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,525 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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SA04 BFW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SA04 BFW, 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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SA04 BFW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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