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BT54 OHH

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,026 mi
Last recorded93,026 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OHH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 93,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 93,021 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section has large hole. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both fronts. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front len's foggy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has a large split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall has a tear exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge is heavily cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake lever has a lot of travel. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 86,439 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 76,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracking on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 62,216 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 55,754 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 55,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 55,450 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2020 55,450 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,531 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 54,531 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,694 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,714 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,511 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 51,511 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 50,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,145 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,593 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)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 43,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,996 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear lamp lenses cracked

radiator leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 38,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 26,567 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 OHH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OHH, 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 OHH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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