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BV54 ZUA

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,319 mi
Last recorded97,319 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 ZUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 97,319 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides outer sill panels getting weak at rear

front bumper lower valance damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2018 87,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 80,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 80,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,427 miles

both front disc inner face outer edges corroded

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2015 76,427 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front disc inner face outer edges corroded

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly under inflated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,289 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 75,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,018 miles

exhaust bracket broke on rear box but still supported

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,392 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broke

Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,177 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 52,602 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,602 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 47,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,873 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 40,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,094 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 ZUA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZUA, 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 ZUA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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