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BF54 MHU

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,834 mi
Last recorded51,834 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 MHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,834 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 51,721 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 37,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 33,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,929 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 31,929 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,480 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 29,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,103 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 27,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,449 miles

Nail in rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 23,447 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,243 miles

front and rear tyres (all four) are starting to perish.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 22,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear tyres (all four) are starting to perish.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,514 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 20,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,635 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 11,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 9,582 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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BF54 MHU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BF54 MHU, 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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BF54 MHU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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