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MW04 WVF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,007 mi
Last recorded97,007 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 WVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 97,007 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack has play in rack arm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release handle damaged

Pass 23 May 2018 89,801 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 89,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,497 miles

play in nsf steering rack end

slight play in nsf drop link

Fail 26 May 2017 82,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

play in nsf steering rack end

slight play in nsf drop link

Pass 13 May 2016 74,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2016 74,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2015 66,861 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisey

Offside rear brake pipe front to rear starting to corrode

Play in both inner steering arms

Fail 20 May 2015 66,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear wheel bearings noisey

Offside rear brake pipe front to rear starting to corrode

Play in both inner steering arms

Pass 24 May 2014 58,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 56,230 miles

both front tyres worn close and worn on edges

nearside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 28 May 2013 56,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn close and worn on edges

nearside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 16 May 2012 49,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 May 2011 43,135 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 35,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2009 30,376 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 24,800 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 18,695 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 WVF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WVF, 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 WVF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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