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BG54 CHJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,788 mi
Last recorded125,788 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 CHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 125,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 113,532 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 113,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,808 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,652 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 57,390 miles

Center stop not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 57,390 miles

Center stop not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,477 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 44,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,672 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,766 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 CHJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CHJ, 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 BG54 CHJ registered?

BG54 CHJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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