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BF54 VMA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

56,205 mi
Last recorded56,205 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,205 miles

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

Offside Front strut top bearing severely deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2020 56,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top bearing severely deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,741 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,231 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 46,231 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,931 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 38,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,149 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 34,390 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 34,390 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,029 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,432 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 29,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,516 miles

small cracks in both rear tyres.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,895 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres

Fail 17 Aug 2011 23,893 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,128 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 17,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,661 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 14,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 11,552 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,552 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 VMA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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