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AD54 BVJ

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,055 mi
Last recorded64,055 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 64,055 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 64,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front silencer very rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on outer sill at offside rear

Fail 17 Nov 2023 56,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on outer sill at offside rear

Pass 18 Nov 2022 48,717 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 41,714 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 41,714 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 35,904 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 32,067 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 27,112 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2018 27,109 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 24,040 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 22,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 21,195 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 21,195 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 19,749 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,976 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,475 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 15,721 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2010 15,103 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 14,188 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 14,188 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,166 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,062 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 BVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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