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BN54 YJZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,454 mi
Last recorded97,454 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 YJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 97,454 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Cover round cat lose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 97,384 miles

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

nearside wheel binding

Pass 18 Dec 2021 97,342 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,318 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 97,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,344 miles

Rear silencer heavily deteriorated

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 93,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section two areas (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Poly "V" belt breaking up

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer heavily deteriorated

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 87,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

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

Rear Both bump stops missing

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box corroded & strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 86,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

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

Rear Both bump stops missing

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box corroded & strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,153 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall separating no cords exposed

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

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

engine noisy

rear most exhaust mount/bandind corroded away

Fail 10 Jun 2017 76,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system fouling track rod end fowling antiroll bar as incorrect side fitted (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned incorrect side fitted (2.2.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall separating no cords exposed

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

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

engine noisy

rear most exhaust mount/bandind corroded away

Pass 31 May 2016 70,608 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 70,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,783 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,940 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,706 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,617 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 54,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,709 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,681 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,116 miles

nsf tyre wall worn

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,310 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,124 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 YJZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YJZ, 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 YJZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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