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HW54 DWD

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,790 mi
Last recorded116,790 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 DWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 116,790 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 111,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 111,754 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,654 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 105,163 miles

bonnet release insecure

both rear tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 25 Mar 2013 105,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet release insecure

both rear tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,845 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 30 Mar 2012 102,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat fitted nearside rear

tail exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,367 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 31 Mar 2011 97,367 miles

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

recommend check steering track

Pass 31 Mar 2010 88,068 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear "drivers side"

Fail 26 Mar 2010 87,984 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise check tyre presssures and steering track

child seat fitted nearside rear "drivers side"

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,941 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 78,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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HW54 DWD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HW54 DWD, 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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HW54 DWD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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