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BG54 JNF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,534 mi
Last recorded120,534 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 JNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 120,534 miles

Engine cover obstructing components.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 120,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox lower (6.1.D.1a)

Engine cover obstructing components.

Engine oil over full, drain off excess.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 103,938 miles

Front head lamp lenses are full of condensation

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Offside Outer door sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

noise from auxillary belt area - suspect bottom pulley

Fail 22 Feb 2016 103,938 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Front head lamp lenses are full of condensation

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Offside Outer door sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

noise from auxillary belt area - suspect bottom pulley

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,924 miles

offside rear tyre low.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,792 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,626 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,088 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 60,898 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 57,015 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 57,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 53,220 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 49,254 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,257 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 JNF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JNF, 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 JNF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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