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CW04 VDT

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,093 mi
Last recorded107,093 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 VDT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,093 miles

OSF and osr brakes are binding slightly

Oil leaks

Os dip is a bit low

Slight twist in the odd brake hose

Pass 10 Aug 2019 102,455 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective MOISTURE IN LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective MOISTURE IN LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 96,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced MOISTURE IN LENS (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 96,973 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted FOULING INNER WING (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced MOISTURE IN LENS (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,004 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced MOISTURE IN LENS (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,979 miles

Centre Front Upper oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,574 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 78,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,992 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 70,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,941 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,504 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,485 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,863 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 VDT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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