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BT54 LJN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,006 mi
Last recorded41,006 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 41,006 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 40,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 40,957 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT DISCS ............

Pass 26 Oct 2021 40,860 miles

slight corrosion present to front brakes and suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2020 40,835 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 40,702 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,597 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,472 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 37,727 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 36,708 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 35,618 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing due to age - 8+ years old

front brake discs slightly worn

rear silencer casing rotting/falling away

Fail 2 Dec 2011 35,618 miles

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)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

all tyre pressures were low - set prior to test

both front tyres perishing due to age - 8+ years old

front brake discs slightly worn

rear silencer casing rotting/falling away

Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,030 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 34,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,811 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres heaavily cracked on sidewall and between tread.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,568 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,609 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 LJN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LJN, 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 LJN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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