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PA04 KTU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

80,939 mi
Last recorded80,939 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 KTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer support not secured (1 of 2 ) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 80,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer support not secured (1 of 2 ) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 78,965 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 78,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 77,534 miles

Clutch slipping

Fail 28 Jul 2020 77,534 miles

Clutch slipping

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,094 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 76,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear both side brake hose pipe ends are slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 74,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear both side brake hose pipe ends are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,289 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % n/s230kg o/s 325kg (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 68,274 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % n/s230kg o/s 325kg (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,207 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 60,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,886 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,668 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,729 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,830 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 41,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,375 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 37,375 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 32,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,033 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,017 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,517 miles

high level stop light inoperative

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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PA04 KTU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PA04 KTU, 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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PA04 KTU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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