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KR53 BWA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,834 mi
Last recorded42,834 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,664 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,459 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 39,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 38,603 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 38,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,615 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 37,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,476 miles

driverside door lock missing.

n/s rear window not operating.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 36,476 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

driverside door lock missing.

n/s rear window not operating.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,633 miles

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 35,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,781 miles

exhaust slightly rusty.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,058 miles

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

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

both front and rear tyres are badly cracked and perished.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,623 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,614 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,898 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 25,898 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 21,205 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 21,205 miles

Front 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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KR53 BWA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KR53 BWA, 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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What year was KR53 BWA registered?

KR53 BWA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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