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BN54 ZDE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,555 mi
Last recorded57,555 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 ZDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 57,555 miles

Corrosion to most suspension components

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Door check strap faulty

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 57,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Corrosion to most suspension components

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Door check strap faulty

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,297 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 56,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 55,925 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 55,394 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 55,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 54,174 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,790 miles

Nearside bump stop missing

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 52,789 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside bump stop missing

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,227 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 51,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 47,288 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 44,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,564 miles

front and rear number plastes are slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre is slightly started to perish/crack

offside rear tyre is slightly started to perish/crack

windscreen is slightly scratched

Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front and rear number plastes are slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre is slightly started to perish/crack

offside rear tyre is slightly started to perish/crack

windscreen is slightly scratched

Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,149 miles

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

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

brake discs worn [front]

near side front tyre [scuffed] outer side wall

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,449 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 25,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,547 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 ZDE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

BN54 ZDE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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