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AD54 BVH

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,448 mi
Last recorded85,448 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,448 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 85,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,642 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bodywork has dent and scratches

Fail 26 Mar 2018 80,642 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure inside open lever (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bodywork has dent and scratches

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,517 miles

Front nearside and offside some surface rust on brake discs.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear small crack in light lens.

Offside Front tyre on about 3mm and slight wear on inner and outer edges.

Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops missing.

some oil around sump.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 75,517 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front nearside and offside some surface rust on brake discs.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear small crack in light lens.

Offside Front tyre on about 3mm and slight wear on inner and outer edges.

Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops missing.

some oil around sump.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,455 miles

Front some rust on brake discs.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 2mm and some uneven wear. (4.1.E.1)

some oil around sump.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 70,455 miles

Front some rust on brake discs.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 2mm and some uneven wear. (4.1.E.1)

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

some oil around sump.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,689 miles

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

crack in nearside rear light lens unit.

nearside rear tyre some uneven wear on inside edge.

some oil at front of engine and nearside of gearbox.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 67,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

crack in nearside rear light lens unit.

nearside rear tyre some uneven wear on inside edge.

some oil at front of engine and nearside of gearbox.

Pass 28 Dec 2013 63,124 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,795 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 57,794 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,078 miles

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

front tyres cracked on inner walls

rear exhaust box strap

Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,808 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,138 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,630 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 34,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 27,395 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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AD54 BVH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AD54 BVH, 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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AD54 BVH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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