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CW04 DPV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 DPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 88,213 miles

(Surface corrosion under vehicle)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 85,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,096 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 75,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 72,966 miles

Nearside body trim missing.

Offside Body panel damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 72,902 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside body trim missing.

Offside Body panel damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two small crescent shape cracks (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,881 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,010 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 62,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement excess negative camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement exsess negative camber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,444 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 60,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,582 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,630 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,630 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 28,424 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 18,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 18,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,920 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 14,920 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 10,609 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 10,609 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres tread cracked

Pass 1 May 2007 8,138 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 DPV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

CW04 DPV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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