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BF04 JWX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,915 mi
Last recorded120,915 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 JWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 118,150 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to crack + perish.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 114,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked + perished.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 110,117 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Feb 2017 110,095 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,934 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)

Oil Leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 104,869 miles

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

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

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)

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,134 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 87,054 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,054 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 80,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 76,690 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2012 76,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2011 72,486 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 22 Jan 2010 69,060 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 69,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,143 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,143 miles

Oil leak

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2008 57,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,560 miles

front tyres wear low n/s =2.5mm † o/s =3mm † legal limit =1.6mm †+slight damage/cuts on outer side walls

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,704 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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BF04 JWX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF04 JWX, 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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BF04 JWX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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