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BW53 HFN

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,726 mi
Last recorded72,726 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 HFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 72,726 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,384 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,485 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,580 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,277 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,403 miles

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 25 Jan 2008 41,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,874 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,193 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 HFN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HFN, 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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How do I check the history of BW53 HFN?

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What year was BW53 HFN registered?

BW53 HFN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is BW53 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 HFN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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