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BV54 XVJ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,566 mi
Last recorded53,566 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 53,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 53,556 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,192 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 47,192 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,722 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 46,722 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,750 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Backbox corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 44,750 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Backbox corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,495 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 37,495 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,778 miles

bath rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,329 miles

n/s/f tyre has surface cracks

o/s/f tyre has surface cracks

Fail 10 Aug 2015 27,329 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has surface cracks

o/s/f tyre has surface cracks

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,629 miles

n/s/f tyre has surface cracks

o/s/f tyre has surface cracks

Fail 16 Aug 2013 18,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 18,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 6,812 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 4,796 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 4,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 3,858 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 3,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 3,086 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 XVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

BV54 XVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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