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BW53 WYV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,032 mi
Last recorded139,032 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 WYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 139,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,286 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 114,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,193 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 64,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,517 miles

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,363 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking/perrishing

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking/perrishing

Fail 17 Feb 2011 31,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking/perrishing

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking/perrishing

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,150 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 27,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,636 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,300 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,418 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 WYV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WYV, 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 WYV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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