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BJ54 XLE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,991 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 76,991 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,130 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer edge wear

Fail 21 Oct 2016 70,392 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer edge wear

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,050 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 66,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 61,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,376 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,873 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,873 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 48,952 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,952 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,022 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,043 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,947 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 XLE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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