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BV54 ZPR

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,984 mi
Last recorded102,984 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 ZPR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 102,984 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 102,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 100,035 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 100,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 97,863 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 97,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,733 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 96,723 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,149 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,200 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 93,155 miles

Front Brake disc fractured x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,931 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 88,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,954 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 74,954 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,170 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,707 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 66,707 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,038 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,007 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 20 Aug 2010 50,007 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,803 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,659 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 ZPR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZPR, 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 ZPR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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