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BL54 KWE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,801 mi
Last recorded122,801 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 111,604 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 111,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,228 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 102,200 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak injectors (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,238 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

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

o\s and n\s front tyres waring on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front Tyres perished on side walls

Fail 8 Jul 2013 55,443 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f and n/s/f n/s/r tyres perished on side walls skight cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,531 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,064 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,170 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Fail 6 Dec 2010 35,170 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,453 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,983 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,822 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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BL54 KWE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL54 KWE, 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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BL54 KWE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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