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BW53 DZC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,519 mi
Last recorded67,519 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 DZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,519 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 67,514 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 63,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also top mount play (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 63,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also top mount play (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,457 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 55,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 54,090 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 54,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,828 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,612 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to exhaust system

reverse lights not working

water and condensation in nearside headlamp assembly

Fail 14 Jan 2020 52,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to exhaust system

reverse lights not working

water and condensation in nearside headlamp assembly

Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,194 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,701 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 3 Jan 2018 42,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 28,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,933 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 22,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,378 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 21,633 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,778 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 19,731 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,731 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,367 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 18,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 15,898 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 12,323 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 DZC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW53 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

BW53 DZC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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