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AO04 PKZ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,767 mi
Last recorded92,767 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 PKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 92,766 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 87,832 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2018 87,832 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 82,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly and perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 25 Feb 2017 82,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly and perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,989 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear bump stops missing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wiper split

rear bump stops missing

rear silencer strap insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2015 69,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wiper split

rear bump stops missing

rear silencer strap insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2014 62,783 miles

both rear bump stops missing

offside headlamp misted

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,799 miles

o/s/f door check strap weak

slight pitting on front brake discs

Fail 21 Feb 2012 50,714 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s front brake discs pitted

both n/s and o/s rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,714 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s front brake discs pitted

both n/s and o/s rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,651 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,003 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,979 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 41,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,679 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,873 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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AO04 PKZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO04 PKZ, 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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AO04 PKZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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