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BN54 TLO

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,049 mi
Last recorded66,049 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 TLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 66,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 66,048 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 58,307 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 53,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 43,454 miles

Front exhaust silencer is damaged and outer skin has deteriorated.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 27 Aug 2020 43,449 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust silencer is damaged and outer skin has deteriorated.

O/S number plate lamp not working.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 43,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear exhast braket coroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 43,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear exhast braket coroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhast box coroded

rear exhast and braket coroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 41,312 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 39,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 39,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,953 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 36,953 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,395 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,833 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 29,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 29,024 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,274 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,280 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,098 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE 14% IMBALANCE

N/S FRONT TYRE WALL STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 4 Nov 2008 16,228 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 13,269 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,311 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 TLO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BN54 TLO, 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 TLO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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