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CW54 HCG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

132,785 mi
Last recorded132,785 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 HCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 132,785 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 132,785 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 126,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 119,289 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 116,236 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 116,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 110,199 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 10 Jul 2013 110,181 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 2 Jul 2012 105,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 105,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 100,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,165 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 70,128 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 70,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,699 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 HCG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 HCG, 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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CW54 HCG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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