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BV54 ZVC

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,703 mi
Last recorded89,703 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 ZVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 89,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 89,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,715 miles

front steering and suspension components has slight rust

rear suspension and steering components has slight rust

Fail 27 Oct 2017 70,662 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted n/s/f corner (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

front exhaust bracket broke , but still adequately supported

Pass 5 Nov 2016 67,056 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 67,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 62,847 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

front anti roll bar drop links have play in upper ball joints

nearside front tyre low

offside front lower swivel joint has play

Fail 8 Nov 2014 58,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2014 58,509 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,340 miles

PROMPT rear brake application

Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,353 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 51,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 47,115 miles

Condensation In Nearside Headlamp, Output Slightly Reduced.

Excessive Corrosion To Rear Exhaust Box Outer Case & Offside Rear Mounting Weakened By Corrosion

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

Offside & Nearside Link Rod Ball Joint Gaiters Split Open

Offside & Nearside Wheel Bearings Slightly Rough When Rotated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,613 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 43,613 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 38,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,789 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 29,857 miles

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

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 ZVC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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