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BG54 CJF

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,861 mi
Last recorded61,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 CJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,533 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 60,874 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,249 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 59,503 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 59,491 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,661 miles

Central Front oil leak on top/bottom of engine

Offside Rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside couldn't fully inspect fuel pipes due to being covered

exhaust middle section/rear silencer has small leak of gasses

Fail 24 Jul 2020 58,661 miles

Central Front oil leak on top/bottom of engine

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside couldn't fully inspect fuel pipes due to being covered

exhaust middle section/rear silencer has small leak of gasses

Pass 26 Jun 2019 58,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,449 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 57,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,789 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread area, and on inner walls.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s front tyre perished

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,464 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,735 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

n/s front tyre tread 3mm

o/s front tyre tread 3mm

Fail 19 Jun 2014 43,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

n/s front tyre tread 3mm

o/s front tyre tread 3mm

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,595 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 33,913 miles

ADVISE WALL CRACKING ON BOTH REAR TYRES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,913 miles

ADVISE WALL CRACKING ON BOTH REAR TYRES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear tyre well perished

Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,909 miles

o/s rear outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,280 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,604 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 CJF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CJF, 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 CJF registered?

BG54 CJF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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