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DN04 BWD

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,922 mi
Last recorded105,922 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 BWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 105,922 miles

condensation front headlights

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front lower engine cover damaged and loose

nearside and offside front outer sill covers fitted.Unable to check sills for corrosion

nearside front coil spring fitted incorrectly

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2019 105,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

condensation front headlights

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front lower engine cover damaged and loose

nearside and offside front outer sill covers fitted.Unable to check sills for corrosion

nearside front coil spring fitted incorrectly

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2018 102,135 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,376 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 93,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,951 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 87,951 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap (7.1.1)

repeaters faded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,898 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,299 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 75,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,406 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 69,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,200 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 63,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,993 miles

front wipers juddering slightly

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2010 55,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers juddering slightly

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,708 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,450 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 33,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s wiper torn slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2007 30,850 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s wiper torn slightly

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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DN04 BWD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DN04 BWD, 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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DN04 BWD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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