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BT54 TYO

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,577 mi
Last recorded99,577 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 TYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 99,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 94,167 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,922 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,654 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 109,313 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,353 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,297 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 102,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,542 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,206 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

slight damage rear bumber

Fail 12 Sep 2013 90,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

slight damage rear bumber

Fail 29 Oct 2012 85,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,945 miles

oil leaks from engine

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside headlamp condensated inside causing poor beam image

Fail 15 Dec 2010 71,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside headlamp condensated inside causing poor beam image

Pass 22 Dec 2009 61,242 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)

front brake pads appear low

Fail 22 Dec 2009 61,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,965 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear low

Fail 16 Dec 2008 50,965 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,767 miles

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

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 TYO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TYO, 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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What year was BT54 TYO registered?

BT54 TYO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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