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FT04 PXR

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,755 mi
Last recorded156,755 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 PXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 156,755 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2018 156,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 150,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 149,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 142,671 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 142,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 135,733 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 135,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 131,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 127,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 127,162 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 122,329 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 122,229 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 115,496 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 115,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 109,543 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 109,541 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,777 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 96,025 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 96,025 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 87,932 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FT04 PXR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FT04 PXR, 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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FT04 PXR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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