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BW04 FNR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,505 mi
Last recorded114,505 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 114,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened upper strut bearing incomplete (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 100,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 97,032 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Oct 2018 94,018 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S N/S D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

service brake and parking efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,288 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 May 2016 81,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on offside rear coil spring

slight noise from both rear wheels when spun

slight play in nearside rack inner joint

Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise from both rear wheels when spun

Fail 16 Jun 2015 76,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise from both rear wheels when spun

Pass 24 May 2014 69,289 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and side wall worn

possible fuel leak but nothing visible

slight noise from both rear wheels when spun

Fail 17 May 2014 69,149 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and side wall worn

possible fuel leak but nothing visible

slight noise from both rear wheels when spun

Pass 24 May 2013 62,818 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre side wall worn

possible fuel leak

Fail 24 May 2013 62,815 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall worn

possible fuel leak

Fail 28 May 2012 57,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 57,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,429 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 46,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 39,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,582 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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BW04 FNR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BW04 FNR, 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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BW04 FNR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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