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MK54 BBZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

50,249 mi
Last recorded50,249 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 BBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 50,249 miles

clutch pedal very high

Fail 20 May 2026 50,249 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal very high

Pass 20 May 2025 49,469 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 48,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 47,616 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 46,434 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 May 2022 46,434 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 43,852 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 43,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Severe cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust centre and rear silencers corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2019 42,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust centre and rear silencers corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2018 40,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,667 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 38,216 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (headlamp unit) (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 May 2016 38,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (headlamp unit) (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,983 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,681 miles

tyres cracking on outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 35,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,064 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,232 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 29,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,895 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,963 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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MK54 BBZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MK54 BBZ, 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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MK54 BBZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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