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BW04 FOA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,098 mi
Last recorded123,098 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 123,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 111,805 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,231 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,940 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 65,940 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,513 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 55,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,528 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 49,161 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014
Fail 12 Jun 2014

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,319 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 38,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,996 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,823 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 32,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

front pads getting low

rear high level brake light inop

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,785 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 30,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,731 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 23,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/f anti role bar link rod has slight play

n/sf tyre punctured

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 FOA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FOA, 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 FOA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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