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PJ54 BHL

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,372 mi
Last recorded64,372 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 BHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,372 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 64,372 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. latch fowled by seat cover (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. latch fowled by seat cover (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre light cracking wall areas

Fail 19 Mar 2018 62,134 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre light cracking wall areas

Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,141 miles

Centre rear stop lamp inop

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Head lamp misting

Offside Front Tyre cracking wall area

Fail 18 Mar 2017 58,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre rear stop lamp inop

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Head lamp misting

Offside Front Tyre cracking wall area

Slight blow exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,000 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 55,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 53,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,479 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 51,465 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,634 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,631 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,343 miles

Both front wipers smear slightly

Exhaust middle box corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight air leak from under bonnet

Fail 5 Dec 2012 44,343 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front wipers smear slightly

Exhaust middle box corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,729 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 36,728 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,874 miles

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

front discs worn

front pads appear low

noise on engine

Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,760 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 19,045 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 10,839 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 BHL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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