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DF04 PXZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,161 mi
Last recorded86,161 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 PXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 69,811 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,933 miles

exhaust gearbox mounting bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 55,030 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,976 miles

engine management light on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 50,976 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,378 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 47,378 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,633 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,008 miles

battery covers missing

bonnet stay pivot clip broken

both rear suspension bump stops missing

corrosion at bottom of radiator(signs of leak)

Fail 13 May 2009 36,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

noise from front when braking

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,249 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,050 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 28,050 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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DF04 PXZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF04 PXZ, 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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DF04 PXZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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