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HD54 BUJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,390 mi
Last recorded81,390 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 BUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,390 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 81,390 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,492 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 47,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

back box heavily corroded

bonnet release handle part broken

coolant level very low

engine oil level low

offside front wiper blade splitting

rear wiper rubber missing

slight interferance both rear lights

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,137 miles

n/s/r tyre small cuts

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2017 44,137 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre small cuts

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,635 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished / cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,294 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 35,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,108 miles

front brake pads appear low

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,122 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 27,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,433 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ns front and os rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,069 miles

nsr and osr tyre

washer pump motor noisy

Fail 6 Jul 2010 21,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr and osr tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,605 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 15,605 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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HD54 BUJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HD54 BUJ, 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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HD54 BUJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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