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BG54 CAL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,267 mi
Last recorded59,267 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 CAL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 59,267 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS / sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 48,317 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 48,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 41,172 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 41,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 21,686 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 20,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 19,872 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 19,559 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 19,389 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 18,455 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 17,393 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 16,289 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 15,063 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,774 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 12,432 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 9,985 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 8,355 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 6,564 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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BG54 CAL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BG54 CAL, 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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BG54 CAL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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