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BN54 VAJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

67,977 mi
Last recorded67,977 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 VAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,977 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 66,425 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 66,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 63,969 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 63,969 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 61,270 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,632 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

slight play front links

Fail 22 Jun 2021 59,611 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

slight play front links

Pass 12 Jun 2020 54,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet stand missing

both rear bump stops missing

front disc's worn

oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2020 54,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective

bonnet stand missing

both rear bump stops missing

front disc's worn

oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,259 miles

Corrosion underside in places

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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))

Wipers poor

Fail 16 Jul 2019 49,259 miles

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

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

Corrosion underside in places

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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))

Wipers poor

Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,499 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 46,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,561 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 38,561 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 34,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,647 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 30,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2014 30,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre perishing outer wall

offside rear tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,189 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Fail 16 Jul 2012 21,189 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 9 Jul 2011 16,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 6,873 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 6,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 6,454 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,257 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 VAJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VAJ, 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 BN54 VAJ registered?

BN54 VAJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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