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BJ54 NRY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,343 mi
Last recorded63,343 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 NRY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 63,343 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

metal brake pipes coated / painted full inspection not possible

some corrosion apparent rear of o/s sill inner and outer

Fail 5 May 2026 63,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle damaged.

bonnet stay missing

n/s/r door damaged.

Pass 21 May 2025 57,090 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 57,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 54,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 52,890 miles

underseal to prevent rust (underneath)

Fail 26 Jun 2024 52,890 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underseal to prevent rust (underneath)

Pass 15 Oct 2022 45,802 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 45,802 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,795 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

both front wish bone rubbers starting to perrish

front brake pads and disc worn

slight rusting on sub frames

Pass 19 Sep 2020 32,112 miles

corrosion on front subframe

Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 29,895 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 28,535 miles

centre exhaust section has deteriorated box

front antiroll bar has corrosion

nearside front antiroll barr link upper dust cover damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,118 miles

centre exhaust box has damage

nearside front antiroll link dust cover insecure

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracks to inner walls and tread area

rear exhaust box has deterioration

Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,333 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxs corroded and peeling

Fail 23 Oct 2014 25,333 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust boxs corroded and peeling

Pass 24 Oct 2013 22,945 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorated

offside and neraside rear tyres have cracks to tread area

rear exhaust box has deterioration

Pass 25 Oct 2012 20,423 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,132 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 15,132 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,339 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,050 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,699 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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BJ54 NRY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BJ54 NRY, 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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BJ54 NRY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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