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BU54 XHR

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,698 mi
Last recorded90,698 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 90,698 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 90,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,349 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 83,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,105 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 78,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 78,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,602 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 67,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 55,668 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 45,512 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,540 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 24,429 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 21,076 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 18,399 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 16,077 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 13,882 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 13,882 miles

Nearside 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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BU54 XHR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU54 XHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 XHR registered?

BU54 XHR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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