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PE04 HGF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

95,770 mi
Last recorded95,770 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 HGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,770 miles

exhaust leaking

high level brake light inop

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and on limit

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,389 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear silencer corroded deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

engine management light on

front wipers worn

n/s/r light lens broken

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 4 Oct 2014 85,485 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 85,478 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,426 miles

o/s wiper worn

play in o/s bottom ball joint

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated

rear wiper not clearing screen

reverse light inop

temporary fuel cap fitted/seal worn

Fail 1 Oct 2013 75,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s wiper worn

play in o/s bottom ball joint

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated

rear wiper not clearing screen

reverse light inop

temporary fuel cap fitted/seal worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,971 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

centre brake light inop

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear exhaust silencer excessiveley corroded/deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,050 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 50,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

centre brake light inop

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,681 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 39,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads appear low

high level brake light inop

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,435 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 31,435 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 24,927 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,096 miles

front pads appear low

Fail 23 Mar 2007 19,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads appear low

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 HGF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HGF, 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 HGF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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