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HW04 FWA

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,738 mi
Last recorded74,738 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 FWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside outer sill trim loose and damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2018 74,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut and perished exposing cord (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing/arch area (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside outer sill trim loose and damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,319 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,302 miles

Front both tyres wearing on both of their shoulders

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,106 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 65,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,097 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,097 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,057 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,302 miles

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

front tyres inner edge low tread (possible tracking fault)

offside rear tyre has stone DEEP in tread of tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise spare tyre flat spot on tread below legal limit

Fail 18 Jun 2009 36,511 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,924 miles

Nearside wiper blade worn at edges.

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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HW04 FWA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HW04 FWA, 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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HW04 FWA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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