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BW04 LVV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,192 mi
Last recorded127,192 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,192 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 124,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 May 2016 120,111 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 May 2015 110,048 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 110,035 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,834 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 96,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 90,501 miles

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

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

rear exhaust system

Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,913 miles

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

different sized tyres fitted to both front and rear axles

o/s wiper blade split

part(s) of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 80,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,556 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,556 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,385 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 55,385 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,459 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 LVV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LVV, 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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What year was BW04 LVV registered?

BW04 LVV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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