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CE54 BHY

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,081 mi
Last recorded123,081 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 BHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 123,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 121,398 miles

Central Front exhaust box cover is slightly deteriorated,but not excessive.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 119,479 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam under side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front inner brake pads starting to wear.

unable to see condition of both front brake pads.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 117,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to wear but not excessive.

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension has slight corrosion but not excessive.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,616 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 116,616 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,254 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 116,254 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 112,403 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 112,290 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,843 miles

front tracking is needed soon

n/s/f tyre starting to wear,ok at test.

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated,ok at test

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,238 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 102,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,707 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tracking is needed due to tyre wear on front.

rear exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated.

unable to see condition of both front brake pads.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 95,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tracking is needed due to tyre wear on front.

rear exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated.

unable to see condition of both front brake pads.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,618 miles

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

unable to see condition of both front brake pads.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,173 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,658 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 72,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,742 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 64,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,890 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 54,867 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,030 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 42,885 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,217 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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CE54 BHY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CE54 BHY, 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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CE54 BHY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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