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BT54 BNZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,035 mi
Last recorded103,035 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 BNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 103,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 98,134 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,421 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 92,419 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,352 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 79,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,894 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,891 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,629 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,764 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,927 miles

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

Pass 24 Jan 2013 33,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,501 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 26,398 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 19,045 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,638 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 6,686 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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BT54 BNZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BT54 BNZ, 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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BT54 BNZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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