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PJ54 BGZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,299 mi
Last recorded112,299 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 BGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 112,299 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 112,299 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 106,198 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 101,162 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 101,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,438 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 97,417 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel injecker leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated sill marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated sill marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 93,981 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 93,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,715 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 90,715 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint susp link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing susp link (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 86,206 miles

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,424 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 67,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,286 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

emissions abit high

Pass 23 Dec 2011 48,068 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 48,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front wipers split.

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,395 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,039 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 19,052 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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PJ54 BGZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PJ54 BGZ, 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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PJ54 BGZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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