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BW53 NRJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,684 mi
Last recorded72,684 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlights discoloured

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight perishing in Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight perishing in Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Very slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,736 miles

head lights discoloured

very slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,581 miles

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

Condensation in Nearside headlight

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside headlight discoloured

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,198 miles

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

Condensation in NSF headlight

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Headlights discoloured

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion on underside

Fail 11 Oct 2019 66,198 miles

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

Condensation in NSF headlight

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Headlights discoloured

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion on underside

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,962 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion on underside

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level in-op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 64,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion on underside

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level in-op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,359 miles

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Condensation in headlight

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sump porous

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 63,395 miles

CONDENSATION IN NEAR SIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT

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

OUTER SKIN CORRODING OF CENTRE BOX

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK END

Fail 7 Oct 2016 63,395 miles

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

CONDENSATION IN NEAR SIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT

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

OUTER SKIN CORRODING OF CENTRE BOX

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK END

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,423 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,837 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 55,837 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,584 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs pitted

unable to see front pads

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,858 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 36,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 13 Oct 2009 31,864 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 31,864 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,217 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,686 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 NRJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NRJ, 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 NRJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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