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FY54 BNV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,793 mi
Last recorded86,793 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 BNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,793 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 86,793 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2016 81,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,265 miles

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 10 Oct 2014 77,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper splitting

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 76,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper splitting

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,437 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,074 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,977 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 42,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,225 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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FY54 BNV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY54 BNV, 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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FY54 BNV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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