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AU54 PFF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,290 mi
Last recorded83,290 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 PFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 83,290 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp deteriated/misted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops missing

Fail 13 Jul 2018 79,041 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyres worn

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,442 miles

Both rear outer sills corroding under paint work

Front tyres wearing on edges

Near side rear tyre scrubbed on outer wall and has small cuts in treads

Off side front wheel arch liner damaged

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Return spring missing from near side front wiper arm

damage to near side front mirror casing

Fail 20 Jul 2017 74,442 miles

Both rear outer sills corroding under paint work

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Near side rear tyre scrubbed on outer wall and has small cuts in treads

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front wheel arch liner damaged

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Return spring missing from near side front wiper arm

damage to near side front mirror casing

Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,825 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,366 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 63,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust box detrorating

Pass 31 Jul 2014 56,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 56,008 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2013 47,586 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,164 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 28,920 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,920 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,309 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,695 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 17,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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AU54 PFF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU54 PFF, 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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AU54 PFF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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