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BV54 FSA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,918 mi
Last recorded119,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,918 miles

Inner sills floor corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged and corroded inner sill

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2021 114,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 114,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 112,845 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 112,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,359 miles

Central Front Lower EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED / POOR

Front WIPER BLADES POOR/TORN

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 99,359 miles

Central Front Lower EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED / POOR

Front WIPER BLADES POOR/TORN

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,355 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,665 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 90,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,833 miles

*** EXHAUST TAIL SILENCER CORRODED/VERY POOR, STRAP CORRODED ALSO ***

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,833 miles

*** EXHAUST TAIL SILENCER CORRODED/VERY POOR, STRAP CORRODED ALSO ***

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,849 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2014 74,849 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,241 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,815 miles

back box slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are wearing on one side

Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,815 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are wearing on one side

Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,020 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 54,020 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,506 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 45,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,061 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 36,061 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,196 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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BV54 FSA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FSA, 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 FSA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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