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BV54 XVE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,533 mi
Last recorded82,533 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 82,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section and back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 82,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section and back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 78,786 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 78,780 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 74,956 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 74,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,306 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 63,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,397 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 63,364 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,993 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front dics wear

Fail 28 Mar 2012 61,992 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front dics wear

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,184 miles

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

underbonnet fusebox cover missing

Fail 1 Sep 2011 59,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

drivers door mirror cracked

underbonnet fusebox cover missing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,417 miles

o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2009 53,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 53,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,283 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,381 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 48,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XVE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 XVE, 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 XVE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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