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BN54 YJY

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 YJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 93,951 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 93,951 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 85,974 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,239 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 97,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,699 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 72,675 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,722 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2016 63,714 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65 R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust Bracket (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,778 miles

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

hi-level stop lamp not working

rear exhaust box bracket broken but still adequatlet supported

Fail 2 Apr 2015 55,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

hi-level stop lamp not working

rear exhaust box bracket broken but still adequatlet supported

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,890 miles

hi-level stop lamp inop

slight condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 5 Apr 2014 45,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hi-level stop lamp inop

slight condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,347 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

exhaust corroded and bracket broken from silencer

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Mar 2013 42,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condensation in nearside headlamp

exhaust corroded and bracket broken from silencer

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Jan 2012 35,518 miles

bonnet stay rod insecured

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 35,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet stay rod insecured

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,653 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,109 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,790 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 YJY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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