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NA54 BFJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,830 mi
Last recorded108,830 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 BFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 108,830 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,458 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 100,458 miles

Central Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,492 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

shields limiting inspection

Fail 13 Apr 2018 94,492 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

shields limiting inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,888 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 6 Apr 2017 88,888 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,785 miles

EXHAUST LTD LIFE

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced MISTING UP (1.7.5a)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 14 Apr 2016 82,785 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST LTD LIFE

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced MISTING UP (1.7.5a)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 23 Apr 2015 76,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/r tyre perished side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,209 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

bonnet stay clip broken

exhaust system in poor condition ,leaking and has hangers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre low and in poor condition

offside rear tyre low and in poor condition

rear wiperblade in poor condition

windscreen has damage but not affecting the view of the road

Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,607 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet stay clip broken

exhaust system in poor condition ,leaking and has hangers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre low and in poor condition

offside rear tyre low and in poor condition

rear wiperblade in poor condition

windscreen has damage but not affecting the view of the road

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,282 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 65,282 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,918 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 55,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,932 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,784 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 16,990 miles

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

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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NA54 BFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NA54 BFJ, 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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NA54 BFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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