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BV54 ZPZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

19,923 mi
Last recorded19,923 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 ZPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 19,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 19,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 19,025 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 18,846 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 18,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 18,244 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 17,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 17,238 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 16,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 16,304 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 15,505 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,888 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust systems are corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 14,888 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

middle and rear exhaust systems are corroded

Pass 24 May 2014 13,191 miles

nearside front tyre cracks in edge of tread

offside fronttyre slight cracks in edge of tread

Pass 25 May 2013 11,802 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack between the tread

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 May 2013 11,802 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres starting to crack between the tread

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 9,048 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 8,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 6,944 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 6,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 4,202 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 ZPZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

BV54 ZPZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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