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CW04 SWU

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,929 mi
Last recorded185,929 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 185,929 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 185,929 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 181,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded at rear

Pass 9 Jul 2018 173,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 165,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 165,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 160,299 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 160,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 153,029 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 140,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 126,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 126,068 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 113,466 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 113,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,110 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 88,733 miles

nearside front brake disc pitted

offside front brake disc pitted

Fail 30 Jul 2010 88,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front brake disc pitted

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,592 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2009 76,599 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,793 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,996 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 46,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 SWU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

CW04 SWU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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