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BV54 XVF

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

91,592 mi
Last recorded91,592 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 XVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 91,592 miles

front lip on bumper insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2016 91,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front cracking in tread of tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lip on bumper insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

bonnet release handle insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2016 86,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release handle insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 81,605 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded and weak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 76,373 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,672 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 70,672 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,571 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 63,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 56,643 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,643 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 48,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 48,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,587 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 40,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

175/65/14 o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

exhaust system slightly corroding

front brake discs slightly pitted

high level brake light not working

noise from auxilary belt area

Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,670 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 XVF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XVF, 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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What year was BV54 XVF registered?

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

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