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B8 PBO

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,444 mi
Last recorded118,444 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 118,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

abs light re-set before the mot test, still off after test complete

air bag light illuminated

airbag light on

battery loose

bonnet release cable loose

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on both edges

condensation in both headlights

engine management light on

no rear washer

rear exaust clamp/support corroded

rear wiper blade split

traction control light on

Fail 6 Jan 2011 118,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

battery loose

bonnet release cable loose

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on both edges

condensation in both headlights

engine management light on

no rear washer

rear exaust clamp/support corroded

rear wiper blade split

traction control light on

Pass 6 Jan 2010 95,980 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

abs light re set and road tested and the light stayed off, fault code came back as a un documented code??

battery insecure

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

o/s/f arch trim loose

o/s/f bumper trim loose

rear wiper split

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2010 95,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

o/s/f arch trim loose

o/s/f bumper trim loose

rear wiper split

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2008 75,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light illuminated

slight damage to the n/s lower sill

slight damage to the o/s front and back door locks

traction control/anti slip light illuminated

Pass 31 Dec 2008 75,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light illuminated

slight damage to the n/s lower sill

slight damage to the o/s front and back door locks

traction control/anti slip light illuminated

Pass 3 Mar 2007 48,633 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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B8 PBO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B8 PBO, 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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B8 PBO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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