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BW53 LJN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,074 mi
Last recorded60,074 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 LJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,074 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 56,712 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Rr exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,850 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 38,540 miles

advise rear silencer corroded/poor condition.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,283 miles

rear exhaust box going rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,795 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,768 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 28,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,497 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 21,620 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,773 miles

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)

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

both front wiper blade rubbers worn.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 16,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,777 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 12,907 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 LJN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJN, 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 LJN registered?

BW53 LJN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is BW53 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 LJN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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