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BN04 PWL

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,007 mi
Last recorded35,007 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 PWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,007 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion. (rear axle, rear inner sills).

Pass 27 Mar 2025 34,382 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 34,382 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 33,621 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 33,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 32,874 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all tyres have cracking in treads

Pass 31 Mar 2022 31,910 miles

all tyres have surface cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2022 31,910 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres have surface cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2021 30,746 miles

All tyres have light cracks in tread

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 30,168 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 30,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,886 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,143 miles

all tyres have cracking on walls and treads

Fail 22 Mar 2018 27,143 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all tyres have cracking on walls and treads

Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,409 miles

Rear both tyres have cracking in treads and walls

Fail 3 Apr 2017 25,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear both tyres have cracking in treads and walls

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,615 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2016 23,615 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,124 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,853 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,477 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 18,118 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,118 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,904 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 13,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,903 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 12,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,060 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 7,741 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 7,741 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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BN04 PWL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN04 PWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 PWL registered?

BN04 PWL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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