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BW53 NRL

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,142 mi
Last recorded120,142 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 120,142 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 120,140 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 113,742 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 113,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (on lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 106,903 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 101,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 96,907 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,888 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,208 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 14 Jun 2012 68,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 57,897 miles

damage to off side front of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 38,160 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 13,850 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 NRL 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 82.4%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

BW53 NRL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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