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BW53 EBP

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,249 mi
Last recorded188,249 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 EBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 188,249 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 186,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 168,154 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 5 Dec 2017 168,154 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Dec 2016 154,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded next to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer [deteriorated] outer cover corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 154,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded next to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer [deteriorated] outer cover corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 137,700 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 137,700 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 125,280 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 125,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 121,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 117,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 112,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 112,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 107,051 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 107,051 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 100,718 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 94,492 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 94,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 94,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,848 miles

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

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 EBP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EBP, 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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BW53 EBP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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