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BW53 HFO

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,487 mi
Last recorded67,487 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,023 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 59,990 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,995 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,728 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,416 miles

Service light on

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,592 miles

both front arm front bushes cracking

n/s rear light cracked

slight exhaust blow from centre box

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear light unit cracked

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,947 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,142 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,973 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,724 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 29,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HFO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HFO, 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 HFO registered?

BW53 HFO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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