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CW04 LVT

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,973 mi
Last recorded47,973 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 LVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 47,973 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 44,523 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 39,874 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 39,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 34,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes and underbody coverd in underseal

Pass 9 Feb 2021 30,281 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,740 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 18,620 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear slight rotational noise

coil spring corroded front and off side rear (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,209 miles

rusty exhaust

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on exhaust syspension parts and axles

Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,780 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 16,780 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,469 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,213 miles

front discs worn

Fail 25 Jul 2011 13,213 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

front discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,667 miles

light corrosion front discs

Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,162 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 8,604 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 LVT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

CW04 LVT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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The MOT history for CW04 LVT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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