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BW04 FRZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,120 mi
Last recorded92,120 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 92,120 miles

front pads low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

oil leaks

exhaust rusty

front lower wish bone bushes starting to split

Pass 2 Feb 2019 86,216 miles

exhaust rusty

slight oil leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2018 82,086 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 79,271 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 75,490 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,028 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 64,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,162 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 56,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs very worn with lipped edges,may require renewal when pads measured and changed.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,491 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear suspension bumpstop missing.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

gearbox damp with oil

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,691 miles

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

condensation in nearside headlight

Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,890 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,580 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 FRZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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