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MK04 PXW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,249 mi
Last recorded84,249 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 PXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 84,249 miles

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

Front side lights incorrect colour

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 84,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 76,695 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 73,412 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,451 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,127 miles

Oil leak SUMP LEAKING ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,839 miles

Front both brake discs has slight corosion

Rear exhaust back box coroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,944 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,365 miles

Exhaust deteriorating.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,099 miles

Exhaust deteriorating ( rear box)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 54,099 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorating ( rear box)

Nearside headlamp slight condensation noted

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,754 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 49,741 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,288 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 46,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,775 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,247 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,006 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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MK04 PXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MK04 PXW, 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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MK04 PXW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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