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CW04 DXA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,920 mi
Last recorded96,920 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 DXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 96,920 miles

Central Rear High level brake light Inop

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 96,920 miles

Central Rear High level brake light Inop

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 91,858 miles

Bonnet release handle in poor condition

Damage to rear bumper

High level brake light inop

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bump stops missing

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

Fail 3 May 2016 91,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Bonnet release handle in poor condition

Damage to rear bumper

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer & Support bracket corroded (7.1.2)

High level brake light inop

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bump stops missing

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

Fail 8 May 2015 88,391 miles

Damage to n/s/r bumper

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear silencer corroded, bracket snapped off, still secure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2015 88,391 miles

Damage to n/s/r bumper

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear silencer corroded, bracket snapped off, still secure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2014 81,981 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 81,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 74,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 74,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 66,750 miles

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

brake discs worn

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 57,608 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2011 57,608 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 47,677 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 40,000 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 33,209 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 24,690 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 DXA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DXA, 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 DXA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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