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FY54 BMU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,270 mi
Last recorded131,270 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 BMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 131,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 121,719 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,660 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 94,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,600 miles

n/s airbag turned off

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,885 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 69,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,694 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,357 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 63,357 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,962 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 45,699 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 37,949 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FY54 BMU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY54 BMU, 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 FY54 BMU registered?

FY54 BMU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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