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CV04 WCZ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,108 mi
Last recorded200,108 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 WCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 200,108 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 191,237 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 191,202 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 180,265 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 180,265 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 166,510 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 166,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 148,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 136,298 miles

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

rear silenser deteriated

Fail 3 Apr 2012 136,298 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear silenser deteriated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 120,206 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 120,206 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 109,626 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 109,626 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 102,454 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 102,454 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 87,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,968 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,718 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 59,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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CV04 WCZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CV04 WCZ, 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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CV04 WCZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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