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BT54 LHD

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,602 mi
Last recorded45,602 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 45,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 41,761 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 37,903 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 37,862 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 33,503 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 33,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 31,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 30,920 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracked perished ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 30,005 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking with age originals

Pass 12 Dec 2016 28,730 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 28,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,040 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 24,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 22,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 22,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,204 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,461 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 14,346 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,346 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 10,786 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 10,786 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 LHD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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