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DE54 BVT

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,355 mi
Last recorded89,355 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 BVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,355 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 89,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 87,330 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,700 miles

small cut in nearside front c.v boot

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 61,974 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 14 May 2010 44,395 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 38,979 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 33,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,680 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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DE54 BVT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE54 BVT, 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 DE54 BVT registered?

DE54 BVT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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