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HD04 BWU

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,655 mi
Last recorded80,655 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 BWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 80,655 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 66,040 miles

splits in wiper blades

Pass 4 Feb 2022 60,822 miles

Aux drive belt very poor

Nearside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side repeater (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very Poor, ON limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very Poor, ON limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper poor

Fail 3 Feb 2022 60,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Could be bulb or head lamp lens, can't tell (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective could polish up (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Could be bulb or head lamp lens, can't tell (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective could polish up (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center 3 quarter tyre tread, outer tread to edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center 3 quarter tyre tread, outer tread to edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center 3 quarter tyre tread, outer tread to edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center 3 quarter tyre tread, outer tread to edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side repeater (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very Poor, ON limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very Poor, ON limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wiper's poor, smear

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,491 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 53,490 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both need refurbishing (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 51,209 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 51,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,126 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 45,126 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 43,047 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 43,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,352 miles

o/s rear and front tyres. cracked with age (not to case)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 37,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,846 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,007 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 35,007 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 30,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 27,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 24,144 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 21,113 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,569 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 14,122 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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HD04 BWU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HD04 BWU, 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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HD04 BWU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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