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BV54 XUK

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,303 mi
Last recorded123,303 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 123,303 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 123,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,551 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 120,543 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 117,067 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 117,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 113,024 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 113,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 109,177 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 93,568 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,076 miles

Oil leak ADVISE REPAIR! ()

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Mar 2016 76,713 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 76,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,142 miles

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

cannot see thickness of front brake pads ,check on service,advise

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,267 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,907 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 57,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,250 miles

one exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,687 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 46,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,867 miles

both nearside tyre side walls scrubbed

wiper blades worn

Fail 14 Sep 2009 34,867 miles

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

both nearside tyre side walls scrubbed

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,103 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 19,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BV54 XUK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BV54 XUK, 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 XUK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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