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CW54 DNV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,119 mi
Last recorded61,119 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 DNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,119 miles

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

Rear offside bumpstop missing

advise brake inspection

body damage

exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2016 61,119 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear offside bumpstop missing

advise brake inspection

body damage

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2015 59,594 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded /deteriorated

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,594 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded /deteriorated

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,754 miles

advise rear brake inspection

centre exh corroding

lower eng tray missing /inner wheel arches insecure

o/s rear susp bump stop missing

Fail 11 Aug 2014 57,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear brake inspection

centre exh corroding

lower eng tray missing /inner wheel arches insecure

o/s rear susp bump stop missing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,979 miles

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

battery cover and engine lower covers missing

centre exhaust corroding

n/s front tyre wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing low

offside rear bumpstop missing

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2013 55,979 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise brake inspection

battery cover and engine lower covers missing

bonnet stay loose

centre exhaust corroding

n/s front tyre wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing low

offside rear bumpstop missing

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,233 miles

advise rear brake inspection

battery cover missing /bonner stay insecure

front b/discs badly worn/lipped

front b/pads wearing

front bumper/inner wheel arches insecure

lower eng cover missing

n/s rear tyre wearing low

os/rear susp bump stop missing

rear box corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 54,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear brake inspection

battery cover missing /bonner stay insecure

front b/discs badly worn/lipped

front b/pads wearing

front bumper/inner wheel arches insecure

lower eng cover missing

n/s rear tyre wearing low

os/rear susp bump stop missing

rear box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,728 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 52,725 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,693 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,808 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,708 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,331 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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CW54 DNV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 CW54 DNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW54 DNV registered?

CW54 DNV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is CW54 DNV safe to buy?

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