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BN54 ZDJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 ZDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,699 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,139 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 72,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,345 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 70,340 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,609 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 67,168 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 67,167 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,045 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 66,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,523 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,245 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 62,245 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 60,487 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,717 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 58,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

play in inner arms

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

service brake and park brake just met requirements

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 26 Sep 2015 55,042 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

play in inner arms

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

service brake and park brake just met requirements

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,216 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise exhaust back box outter caising coroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,032 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,411 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 31,411 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 31,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,733 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all wiper blades split slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2009 26,733 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all wiper blades split slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,877 miles

nails found in n/s/r tyre and both rear tyres

Fail 28 Sep 2007 16,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,442 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 ZDJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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