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BW53 HCZ

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,002 mi
Last recorded99,002 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 HCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,002 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,820 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 93,078 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,961 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,554 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,130 miles

rear exhaust mount broken put exhaust still secure

Fail 3 Nov 2011 70,130 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken put exhaust still secure

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,829 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,329 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 49,329 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,528 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,041 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 27,960 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 HCZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

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

Is BW53 HCZ safe to buy?

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