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BV54 FND

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,607 mi
Last recorded74,607 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FND
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 74,607 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 74,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 70,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 65,069 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 58,542 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cant see front pads

o/s/r exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,542 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cant see front pads

o/s/r exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 53,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,097 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,521 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 42,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,198 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,534 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 37,534 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,489 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 31,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,159 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 23,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BV54 FND is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV54 FND, 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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BV54 FND is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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