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MC04 PGV

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,634 mi
Last recorded67,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 PGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 67,634 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS AND OS INNER SILL CORNERS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 63,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover deterioted also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover deterioted also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 59,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

subframe slightly corroded front and rear

Pass 14 Jul 2022 55,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front subframe has corrosion

Rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 53,162 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 53,162 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,147 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,054 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,921 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,732 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,728 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 38,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,792 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 29,792 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,448 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,049 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,214 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 10,024 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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MC04 PGV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MC04 PGV, 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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MC04 PGV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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