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MK54 PKA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,783 mi
Last recorded117,783 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 PKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,783 miles

exhaust deteriorated at rear support hanger

Fail 5 Jan 2024 117,783 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorated at rear support hanger

Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,137 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 110,137 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust front bracket broken

Pass 21 Dec 2021 100,995 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake in need of adjustment

Fail 21 Dec 2021 100,995 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake in need of adjustment

Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,987 miles

park brake near end of travel, needs adjustment

Fail 21 Jan 2021 91,987 miles

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

park brake near end of travel, needs adjustment

Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,147 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 85,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,547 miles

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

radiator is weeping a little coolent

Fail 10 Oct 2018 74,546 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

radiator is weeping a little coolent

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,916 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 70,915 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking abs unit (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,863 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,533 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 59,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,484 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,829 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,642 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,608 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,123 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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MK54 PKA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MK54 PKA, 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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MK54 PKA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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