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NA54 BGU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

61,548 mi
Last recorded61,548 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 61,548 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger missing exhaust knocking (7.1.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brakes not releasing (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden bump stop missing (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brakes not releasing (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden bump stop missing (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested due to n/s/f coil spring broken is not safe to carry out any sort of brake test (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle due to broken coil spring tyre damaged (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken hitting tyre (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 57,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted restricting the view of some components

Engine management light illuminated on dash

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,092 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 53,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,344 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise damage to front silencer

advise nearside front tyre cracked in tread area

advise nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edges

Fail 14 Jul 2014 45,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise damage to front silencer

advise nearside front tyre cracked in tread area

advise nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,067 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 37,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

BONNET RELEASE CABLE HANDLE DAMAGED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OUTER SKIN OF MID EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 12 Jul 2012 60,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BONNET RELEASE CABLE HANDLE DAMAGED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRE WEAR WOULD SUGGUEST VEHICLE REQUIRES TRACKING

OUTER SKIN OF MID EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 1 Aug 2011 15,742 miles

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

front brake discs slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,174 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 13,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 11,087 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 11,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 6,717 miles

oil leak sump

Fail 13 Sep 2007 6,717 miles

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

oil leak sump

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 BGU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BGU, 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 BGU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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