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KJ04 PJV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,610 mi
Last recorded125,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 PJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,840 miles

rear exhaust strap very rusty and weak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 119,840 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

rear exhaust strap very rusty and weak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 112,661 miles

suspension bump stop missing o/s/r

Pass 29 Aug 2014 106,346 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2014 106,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2013 101,133 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 100,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,752 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 93,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,151 miles

front brake disc worn

small chip's in windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2011 83,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake disc worn

small chip's in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,055 miles

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

o/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,242 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 39,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,987 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 PJV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 KJ04 PJV, 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 PJV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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