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CW04 AFE

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,102 mi
Last recorded118,102 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 AFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 118,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 118,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,910 miles

Drivers check strap broken.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 May 2019 114,437 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Pass 10 May 2018 111,398 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 111,395 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2017 105,621 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 105,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,446 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 95,446 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from abs unit to rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,517 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 82,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,299 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 80,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,780 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,001 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 53,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,996 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 27,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 20,248 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 AFE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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