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EJ54 BGV

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 BGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 97,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 83,495 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 83,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,384 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 73,384 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 63,297 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2021 63,297 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,026 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 48,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,720 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 29 Oct 2018 46,720 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,805 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 44,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,897 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,028 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 41,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,799 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 38,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,988 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorating(cracking)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 34,818 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,818 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,527 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 28,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,736 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 26,736 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,209 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,785 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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EJ54 BGV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 EJ54 BGV, 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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EJ54 BGV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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