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BW53 OJL

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,508 mi
Last recorded113,508 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 OJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 113,508 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 113,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & offside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 103,057 miles

nearside headlight lens condensated

Fail 13 May 2016 102,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

nearside headlight lens condensated

Pass 20 May 2015 93,418 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 93,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 82,697 miles

both rear tyres ON MOT LIMIT allso 165 tyres on rear axle and 175 on front !

osf tyre bald on inner raised section.rear tyres cracked/perishing.spare tyre 175/65*14

rear brakes noisy on test!

rear outer brake pipes corroding.end of ns main brake pipe corroded at rear.os end of main brake pipe corroded/pitted at rear.

removed obstruction to view from interior mirror.

Fail 27 May 2014 82,697 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

nsf brake binding.disc inner surfaces crumbling/coming to pieces.all brakes grinding on test.

osf tyre bald on inner raised section.nsr tyre cracking.[175/65*14]

osr cracked.

rear outer brake pipes corroding.end of ns main brake pipe corroded at rear.os end of main brake pipe corroded/pitted at rear.

removed obstruction to view from interior mirror.

Pass 24 May 2013 78,423 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 78,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,043 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 64,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disc's slightly worn on inner faces

Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,921 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 33,921 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,802 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 24,450 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,807 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 OJL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJL, 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 OJL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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