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CW54 HXL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,870 mi
Last recorded66,870 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 HXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 66,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,213 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 64,213 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 62,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 62,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 58,536 miles

Centre box poor condition and minor blows

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2018 58,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre box poor condition and minor blows

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2017 56,001 miles

rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,065 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 51,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,616 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,521 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2014 44,521 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2013 42,610 miles

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 14 Jan 2012 40,029 miles

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 15 Jan 2011 37,858 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 37,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,516 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,697 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,552 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,027 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 HXL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CW54 HXL, 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 CW54 HXL registered?

CW54 HXL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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