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BW53 HDK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,619 mi
Last recorded82,619 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,619 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 82,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 81,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 81,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,064 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 81,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 75,701 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 75,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 72,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 72,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,342 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 71,342 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,484 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,207 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer walls slightly

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer wall slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,158 miles

radiator leaking. Rattle on front suspension

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,354 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/r tyre has slight lump to inner side wall

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,473 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,042 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,788 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 34,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,783 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 26,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HDK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HDK, 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 HDK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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