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BF54 SFJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,447 mi
Last recorded73,447 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,227 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 66,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,795 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 58,795 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,971 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,035 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,661 miles

Front brake discs and pads approx 2,000 miles left.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 34,661 miles

Front brake discs and pads approx 2,000 miles left.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 29,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,379 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,351 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 SFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF54 SFJ registered?

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

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