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CA04 WXW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,337 mi
Last recorded114,337 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 WXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 114,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 114,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 105,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 97,519 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2023 92,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 89,345 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 85,482 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 May 2020 80,622 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 77,864 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 77,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 75,222 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 71,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2016 66,609 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 61,609 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 57,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 57,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,723 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,573 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 40,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,103 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 20,130 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 20,130 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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CA04 WXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CA04 WXW, 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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CA04 WXW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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