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CW04 AEU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

179,966 mi
Last recorded179,966 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 AEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 179,966 miles

Front tyres edges wearing thin

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 179,966 miles

Front tyres edges wearing thin

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 168,525 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 168,252 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 150,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 134,834 miles

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 134,834 miles

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

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

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 120,282 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 120,282 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 99,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,977 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,507 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 73,507 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE IS CRACKED

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,572 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,611 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 38,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,755 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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CW04 AEU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CW04 AEU, 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 CW04 AEU registered?

CW04 AEU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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