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HD54 BUO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,689 mi
Last recorded47,689 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 BUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,689 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 47,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 36,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 29,567 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 29,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 24,048 miles

exhaust boxes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2019 21,908 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 21,448 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 21,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 20,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 20,261 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 20,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,422 miles

advise condition of rear exhaust box

advise wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 19,422 miles

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

advise both front tyres perished

advise condition of rear exhaust box

advise wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 19,166 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,418 miles

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,613 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 16,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 15,128 miles

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 13 Jan 2011 15,128 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 11 Dec 2009 12,785 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 10,290 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2007 8,034 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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HD54 BUO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HD54 BUO, 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 HD54 BUO registered?

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

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The MOT history for HD54 BUO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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