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MW04 BTU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,630 mi
Last recorded110,630 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 BTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 110,630 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 110,630 miles

Nearside Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened both front to rear (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 104,582 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 104,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,452 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 101,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,778 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 89,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,318 miles

back box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,517 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 61,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 48,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2010 48,836 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 35,767 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,964 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 14,259 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 BTU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MW04 BTU, 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 BTU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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