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DN04 BWL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,406 mi
Last recorded98,406 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 BWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 55,231 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 55,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 47,419 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 47,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 42,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 42,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65t14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 35,904 miles

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 8 May 2015 29,032 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 26,305 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 17 May 2012 22,751 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,372 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

service light on

Fail 20 Apr 2011 20,372 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear wiper blade split

service light on

Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,327 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,485 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,100 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,394 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 13,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 BWL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DN04 BWL, 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 BWL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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