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BN54 EDP

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,291 mi
Last recorded116,291 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 116,291 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,474 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,814 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 9 Dec 2015 108,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired shocker mount (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked pinch bolt (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired on chassis (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play on steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2014 98,993 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 98,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 98,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,193 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,435 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 65,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,863 miles

O/S/F HEADLAMP FULL OF CONDENSATION

Fail 8 Jun 2011 58,863 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

O/S/F HEADLAMP FULL OF CONDENSATION

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,757 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

radiator leaking

rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 15 Jan 2010 53,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

radiator leaking

rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,917 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 45,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,892 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,479 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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BN54 EDP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BN54 EDP, 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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BN54 EDP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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