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DU53 BWX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,514 mi
Last recorded88,514 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 BWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,514 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 88,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,841 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,968 miles

Gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,446 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 80,446 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,336 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,336 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 72,005 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 68,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,353 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,007 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 46,258 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,335 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,453 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 25,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks in offside + nearside rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2008 21,110 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 21,110 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 20,203 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,705 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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DU53 BWX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DU53 BWX, 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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DU53 BWX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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