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BV54 FSU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,863 mi
Last recorded100,863 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 100,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 100,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 87,055 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,202 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,263 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 66,263 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,223 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,005 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 64,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,485 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,564 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,727 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,397 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 30,397 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,660 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,507 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 FSU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV54 FSU, 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 FSU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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