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BF54 SGY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,415 mi
Last recorded57,415 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front head lamp aim poor

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

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

lower part of twin tail gate does not open

power steering intermittant fault

Fail 17 Feb 2021 57,408 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front head lamp aim poor

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

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

lower part of twin tail gate does not open

Pass 25 Nov 2019 53,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,934 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,241 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 39,217 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,948 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 32,102 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 32,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,667 miles

all indicators becoming pale

coolant level on minimum

n/s/f tyre becoming perished

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front inner suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated

front brake discs becoming worn/corroded

offside front tyre becoming worn

offside rear tyre becoming cracked/perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,267 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 25 Jun 2012 23,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center exhaust badly corroded and leaking slightly

exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre becoming thin on edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,700 miles

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

engine malfuction lamp on

small cut in o/s/r an n/s/f tread of tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2009 12,934 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 5,767 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 5,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SGY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SGY, 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 SGY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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