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BF54 SBY

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,910 mi
Last recorded67,910 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,910 miles

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

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,274 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

service brake:service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system require adjustment or repair.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 53,812 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 53,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,504 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2014 44,503 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,594 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 40,594 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,564 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,330 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,706 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 SBY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF54 SBY, 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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What year was BF54 SBY registered?

BF54 SBY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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