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CW04 DTU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,789 mi
Last recorded108,789 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 103,467 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 103,452 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 98,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 8 May 2018 98,093 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

auxilary belt worn and frayed

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 7 May 2017 93,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 87,293 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 87,293 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 80,825 miles

NSF fog lamp lens defective

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

Fail 11 May 2015 80,825 miles

NSF fog lamp lens defective

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,638 miles

Windscreen Delaminating.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 74,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen Delaminating.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,482 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 29 Apr 2013 68,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 May 2012 62,598 miles

Rear Suspension Bump Stops insecure.

Pass 13 May 2011 55,811 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 49,275 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,293 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,932 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 DTU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CW04 DTU, 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 DTU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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