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BW53 LKD

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,274 mi
Last recorded92,274 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 LKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,274 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,422 miles

Centre Rear stop light not working

child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 82,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear stop light not working

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,244 miles

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

n/s/f wing mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,084 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,681 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 54,681 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,171 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,574 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 34,573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 30,350 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,350 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 26,413 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,413 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,929 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,078 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 LKD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LKD, 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 LKD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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