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BV54 XUR

2004 Citroen C3

Green Lpg 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 98,200 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 96,645 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 96,643 miles

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

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,172 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe Assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 95,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe Assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 93,371 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,039 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 89,462 miles

Central Front Silencer corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 89,457 miles

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

Central Front Silencer corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,560 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,553 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,948 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 80,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,217 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in one area (4.1.E.1)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,761 miles

advise rear silenser corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,708 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 67,486 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,486 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 62,938 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,938 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,983 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,053 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,911 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,188 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 XUR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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