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BW53 CXY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,328 mi
Last recorded109,328 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 CXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 109,328 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 109,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6 MM IN CENTRE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE -- BELOW 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE-- BELOW 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,205 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 99,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,684 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body damage

nearside front foglight inop

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,732 miles

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

nearside rear tyre feathering badly on inner edge and has flat spot

offside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer very rusty --- heat shield broken and insecure -- mounting broken and insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,294 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty -- baffles noisy -- rattle

run out on nearside rear tyre

water in bottom of offside headlamp

Fail 7 Feb 2013 73,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty -- baffles noisy -- rattle

run out on nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,993 miles

offside front door exterior handle damaged

rear silencer rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,445 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting down [ discs worn ]

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2011 50,445 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting down [ discs worn ]

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,214 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 40,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,883 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,204 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,173 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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BW53 CXY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BW53 CXY, 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 BW53 CXY registered?

BW53 CXY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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