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MW04 BRV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,845 mi
Last recorded66,845 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 BRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 66,845 miles

corrosion present under vehicle in parts

Fail 8 Apr 2026 66,845 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread and walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread and walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion present under vehicle in parts

Pass 1 Apr 2025 64,940 miles

Nearside sill corroded and weak

Pass 9 Apr 2024 64,353 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,643 miles

Nearside Rear sill blistering

Fail 3 Apr 2023 63,639 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill blistering

Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,532 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 61,316 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,216 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 59,216 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,969 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has some corrosion but ok at this time. (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 57,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has some corrosion but ok at this time. (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,810 miles

Clutch feels weak.

Some corrosion to Exhaust back box

Fail 7 Apr 2017 56,810 miles

Clutch feels weak.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Some corrosion to Exhaust back box

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,923 miles

Nearside Rear surface cracks in wall section, no cords exposed at this time.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,056 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,446 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,687 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,875 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre worn uneven tracking out

exhaust back box excessively corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 42,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre worn uneven tracking out

exhaust back box excessively corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 38,450 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,886 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 23,348 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 28 May 2009 23,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

Pass 29 May 2008 17,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,534 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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MW04 BRV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 MW04 BRV, 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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MW04 BRV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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