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DN04 BWF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

79,024 mi
Last recorded79,024 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 BWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both devoid of tread to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box exc. corrodesd to outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 78,829 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to wheel cyl. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner/outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both devoid of tread to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box exc. corrodesd to outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 74,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner/outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,744 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2019 70,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box

factory cover sills fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 65,670 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 61,332 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,452 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 52,452 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 47,011 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,011 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,286 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 40,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,468 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 35,423 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,218 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 30,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,876 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 23,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,173 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,242 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 20,187 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,159 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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DN04 BWF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DN04 BWF, 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 BWF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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