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BF54 VMV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,301 mi
Last recorded46,301 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 VMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,301 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear exhaust badly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 46,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc spraying grease onto brake discs (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear exhaust badly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,699 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,715 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 36,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 31,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,870 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,585 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,709 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 10,376 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 VMV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

BF54 VMV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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