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BJ54 WFU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

85,642 mi
Last recorded85,642 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 WFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 85,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 85,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,324 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 79,324 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 74,712 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 72,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 72,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 68,502 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 68,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,787 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,897 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 58,897 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,826 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 9 Apr 2015 49,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 22 Apr 2014 46,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers starting to split on ends

Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,486 miles

wipers starting to split on ends

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,217 miles

rear silencer badly corroded (not blowing)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 43,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear silencer badly corroded (not blowing)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,959 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking(175/65/14)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,349 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,117 miles

eye level light out

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2010 33,117 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eye level light out

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2009 30,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level stop light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,177 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 26 Apr 2008 25,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,895 miles

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

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 WFU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFU, 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 WFU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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