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BF54 VLO

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,843 mi
Last recorded118,843 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 VLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 118,843 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer shell deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2022 114,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 114,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill to wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill to wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,001 miles

Centre brake light not working

Clutch bite high

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,471 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch bite high

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 31,757 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch bite high

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight dampness of oil around gearbox

Pass 11 Oct 2018 27,833 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 25,343 miles

centre + rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,293 miles

centre + rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 25,293 miles

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

centre + rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,736 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,027 miles

both wiper blades torn

centre brake light not working

Fail 26 Aug 2014 20,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both wiper blades torn

centre brake light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,410 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,433 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 13,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,338 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 9,154 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 6,936 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 VLO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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