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DA54 BLF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,238 mi
Last recorded51,238 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 BLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 51,238 miles

Auxiliary belt worn/ cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Road wheel slightly distorted All four tyres (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 51,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt worn/ cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2024 50,279 miles

NSF & OSF HUBS VVHSC,,,20 YR OLD ETC ETC,,

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 50,273 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF & OSF HUBS VVHSC,,,20 YR OLD ETC ETC,,

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,850 miles

19 YR OLD ETC ETC,,175/65/14 X 4,,,

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 49,850 miles

19 YR OLD ETC ETC,,175/65/14 X 4,,,

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 49,292 miles

175/65/14 X4

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HS PEELING/CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 49,291 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

175/65/14 X4

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HS PEELING/CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,854 miles

175/65/14 X 4,,

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EX BOX HS PEELING/CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF & REAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,512 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 47,552 miles

REAR WB TORN,,TAIL GATE RAMS INOP(CAUTION-DANGEROUS) TB & SERV?..175/65/14 X 4,,REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORR/PEELING,,

Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,987 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,242 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,528 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,494 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,833 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,405 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 21,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,054 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,141 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 17,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 15,236 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,049 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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DA54 BLF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DA54 BLF, 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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DA54 BLF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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