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CW04 PZJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,622 mi
Last recorded84,622 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 PZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 84,622 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock weak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front exhaust hanger broken mid exhaust damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2019 84,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded toward front at rear needs to be replaced (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock weak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front exhaust hanger broken mid exhaust damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,772 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 77,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,336 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 71,312 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 61,433 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 55,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,773 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2012 51,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011
Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,574 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 46,433 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrossion front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,433 miles

corrossion front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,249 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,995 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,194 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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CW04 PZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CW04 PZJ, 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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CW04 PZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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