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AU54 PPF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,385 mi
Last recorded113,385 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 PPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 113,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,951 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

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

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 12 Sep 2016 104,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres deteriorated

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

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

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,113 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside end of outer body sill corroded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside and nearside front brake disc,s corroded on inside edges

Offside end of outer body sill corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 100,104 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside end of outer body sill corroded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside and nearside front brake disc,s corroded on inside edges

Offside end of outer body sill corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,399 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 92,389 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 82,620 miles

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

advised exhaust corroded

advised fan belt worn

advised front disc corroded

advised slight oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 82,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

advised exhaust corroded

advised fan belt worn

advised front disc corroded

advised slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,066 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

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

nearside rear bump-stop missing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,965 miles

advised front tyres worn on inside edge

advised nsr tyre getting low

advised rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,422 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 53,397 miles

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

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine fault lamp is on

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,648 miles

advised engine managment lamp on

advised front tyres getting low

advised rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,588 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 33,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,098 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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AU54 PPF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PPF, 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 PPF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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