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MW04 WVS

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,018 mi
Last recorded131,018 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 WVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 131,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 129,844 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 128,896 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front indicator bulbs fading

offside rear brake pipe (under tray / hidden with grease) moderatly corroded/ CLEANED AND TREATED)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 128,896 miles

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

both front indicator bulbs fading

offside rear brake pipe (under tray / hidden with grease) moderatly corroded/ CLEANED AND TREATED)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,440 miles

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

the offside front brake is binding slightly/ unable to fully determine brake pad condition/ but they appear to be worn thin

the offside rear brake pipe appears to be moderately corroded/ has been covered with grease.grease removed and re-applied/ it is difficult to determine its condition

Fail 1 Oct 2013 126,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

the offside front brake is binding slightly/ unable to fully determine brake pad condition/ but they appear to be worn thin

the offside rear brake pipe appears to be moderately corroded/ has been covered with grease.grease removed and re-applied/ it is difficult to determine its condition

Pass 2 Oct 2012 122,833 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 122,831 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 111,849 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion on exhaust system.

rear exhaust mounting corroded.

uneven wear on front tyres.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 111,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion on exhaust system.

rear exhaust mounting corroded.

uneven wear on front tyres.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 99,186 miles

body damage to various pannels

brake pipes corroded

exhaust pipoe corroded, rear silencer heavily deteriorated

front discs corroded

kerb damage to wheels

o/s/f caliper damp

rear number plate fading

stone chips in windscreen

wishbone bushes perishing, bottom ball joint boots split

Fail 13 Sep 2010 99,186 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

body damage to various pannels

brake pipes corroded

exhaust pipoe corroded, rear silencer heavily deteriorated

front discs corroded

kerb damage to wheels

o/s/f caliper damp

rear number plate fading

stone chips in windscreen

wishbone bushes perishing, bottom ball joint boots split

Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,922 miles

exhaust corroded. alloy wheels damaged.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,564 miles

slight bind to o/s/r brake rear brake pads wearing low o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm tread , n/s/r tyre worn to 2 1/2 mm tread

wipers smearing/poor condition , small stone chip in screen , exhaust system corroded, , lower suspension arm buhses perrished/splitting

Fail 12 Sep 2008 71,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind to o/s/r brake rear brake pads wearing low o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm tread , n/s/r tyre worn to 2 1/2 mm tread

wipers smearing/poor condition , small stone chip in screen , exhaust system corroded, , lower suspension arm buhses perrished/splitting

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,078 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 WVS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW04 WVS, 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 WVS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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