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BW04 FNX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

77,760 mi
Last recorded77,760 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 77,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 77,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre distorted on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 73,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs coroded on inner face54 percent imballance on rbt test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rearhand brake 65 percent imballance on rbt

Fail 12 Aug 2021 73,143 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill coroded and holed by suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs coroded on inner face54 percent imballance on rbt test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rearhand brake 65 percent imballance on rbt

Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,241 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 68,029 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill coroded and holed by suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,424 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.washer and wipers poor.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 62,424 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.washer and wipers poor.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,703 miles

exhaust corroding.various components corroded.various bushes worn.plastic covers fitted.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 57,703 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroding.various components corroded.various bushes worn.plastic covers fitted.

radiator leaking.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,648 miles

Front both plastic headlamps scratched

Nearside Front cut on sidewall

Nearside Rear slight hum from rear wheel bearing

Nearside Rear slight hum from wheel bearing

Fail 22 Aug 2016 53,646 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bowed corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

Front both plastic headlamps scratched

Nearside Front cut on sidewall

Nearside Rear slight hum from rear wheel bearing

Nearside Rear slight hum from wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,403 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 50,403 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box support corroded through (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,939 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded.rear exhaust mtg broken.various components corroding.wipers worn.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 41,887 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wipers plit and poor.exhaust corroding.various components corroding.wheel trims fouling tyre valves.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,887 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both wipers plit and poor.exhaust corroding.various components corroding.wheel trims fouling tyre valves.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,924 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,488 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn and perishing.both rear tyres old perishes and poor advise replacment.various components corroding.o/s/f brake sticking.front discs worn nand poor.

various underbody corrosion.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 34,488 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn and perishing.both rear tyres old perishes and poor advise replacment.various components corroding.o/s/f brake sticking.front discs worn nand poor.

various underbody corrosion.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,333 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 31,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,850 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,287 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 15,279 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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 FNX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BW04 FNX, 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 FNX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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