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BT54 LHX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,136 mi
Last recorded56,136 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 56,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

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

front bumper damadged

radiator loose

Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,527 miles

Nearside head light full of condensation

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

rear wiper blade deterated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 53,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside head light full of condensation

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade deterated

Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,619 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 50,619 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,340 miles

exhaust corroded

slight wiper mark on window screen

Fail 11 Sep 2014 46,339 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust corroded

slight wiper mark on window screen

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,306 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,316 miles

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

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

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

high level rear brake light held in by tape

Pass 4 Sep 2010 34,382 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 34,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 28,456 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,456 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,494 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 16,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LHX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT54 LHX, 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 LHX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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