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PE04 BHF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

81,295 mi
Last recorded81,295 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 BHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,295 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rears .o/s and n/s side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

early signs of age related corrosion to the o/s and n/s rear outer sill areas

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

n/s front tyre has some wear to the edges

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,532 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

centre stop lamp has been taped over

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s rear outer sill areas

n/s/front tyre has some wear to the edges

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

Fail 10 Mar 2025 80,532 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

centre stop lamp has been taped over

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s rear outer sill areas

n/s/front tyre has some wear to the edges

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,746 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

early signs of age related corrosion to the front subframe and underbody components

early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s rear outer sill area

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

Pass 6 Sep 2023 79,240 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (inner edge ) (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe is showing early signs of age related corrosion in places

n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor due to the outer lens condition

o/s front tyre has wear to the inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2023 79,240 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (inner edge ) (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe is showing early signs of age related corrosion in places

n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor due to the outer lens condition

o/s front tyre has wear to the inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,763 miles

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

early signs of age related corrosion to the front subframe

o/s and n/s front ,o/s/ rear coil springs are corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres have wear to the inner edges

o/s and n/s head lamp beam image is getting poor due too the outer lens condition

Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,553 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front /o/s/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

early signs of age related corrosion to the front subframe

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

Fail 7 Mar 2022 77,553 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front /o/s/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

early signs of age related corrosion to the front subframe

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,312 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

early signs of age related slight corrosion to the front subframe

headlamp beam image is getting poor

Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,940 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is poor

Fail 17 Mar 2020 75,940 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is poor

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,891 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front glass broken (3.2 (a) (i))

factory plastic undertray fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,891 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front glass broken (3.2 (a) (i))

factory plastic undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,377 miles

o/s and n/s headlamps have just about got a beam image

small tear in the o/s wiperblade

Fail 14 Mar 2018 74,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s headlamps have just about got a beam image

small tear in the o/s wiperblade

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,045 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,512 miles

Nearside Front Strut topmount slightly noisy

Nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,970 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 52,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 46,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,046 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 39,662 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,614 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,742 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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PE04 BHF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 PE04 BHF, 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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PE04 BHF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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