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BJ54 XLB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,769 mi
Last recorded69,769 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,084 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 67,080 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 61,832 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 61,832 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 58,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 58,240 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,639 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 33,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,907 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 XLB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XLB, 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 BJ54 XLB registered?

BJ54 XLB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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