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EF54 BJY

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,017 mi
Last recorded90,017 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 BJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,017 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 90,017 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 78,642 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,642 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,327 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,096 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 46,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,955 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,368 miles

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

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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EF54 BJY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF54 BJY, 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 EF54 BJY registered?

EF54 BJY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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