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C3 PBD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,290 mi
Last recorded28,290 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 28,290 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 28,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 27,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 27,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 25,659 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 25,600 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre shoulder ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 22,662 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 21,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 21,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 21,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 20,730 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 20,274 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 19,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 19,043 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,389 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,785 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 17,248 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 16,466 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 15,517 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,447 miles

slight wear front discs

Pass 26 Jan 2010 13,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,876 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 12,876 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 12,165 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 11,126 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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C3 PBD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C3 PBD, 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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What year was C3 PBD registered?

C3 PBD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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