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KJ04 PHV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,500 mi
Last recorded93,500 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 PHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,500 miles

front tyres getting low

h/lamps deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2020 93,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 87,624 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 87,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 75,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 75,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,000 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 72,000 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 70,345 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 10 Jun 2015 68,397 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,467 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,171 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 57,164 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 11 Aug 2012 47,508 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,730 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light stays on

Fail 25 Aug 2011 40,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,222 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,173 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,097 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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KJ04 PHV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KJ04 PHV, 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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KJ04 PHV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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