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KW53 BTO

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,067 mi
Last recorded117,067 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 BTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,067 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 112,898 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,645 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 105,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,628 miles

Coolant Leaking slightly from Radiator

Offside Front Headlamp contaminated with moisture

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,818 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake disc faces corroded (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 27 Oct 2016 91,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced water / condensation inside head lamp on lens (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake disc faces corroded (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,699 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre puncture run flat

Fail 24 Oct 2014 83,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre puncture run flat

Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,725 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 78,725 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,397 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,397 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,078 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 65,078 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 55,983 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,983 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,068 miles

rear box and rear box mounting bracket corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 42,825 miles

N/S/F bumper & wing are damaged ?

N/S/F inner plastic wing cover is insecure ?

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 42,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S/F bumper & wing are damaged ?

N/S/F inner plastic wing cover is insecure ?

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 30,652 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 30,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 May 2006 20,538 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 20,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside 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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KW53 BTO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KW53 BTO, 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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KW53 BTO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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