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PE54 AFX

2004 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,666 mi
Last recorded91,666 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 AFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,666 miles

Nearside headlamp aim slightly low

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

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2018 91,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 22 Nov 2017 91,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken away

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear blade rubber missing

Rear brakes binding slightly

engine oil low - 2 litre top up

Pass 26 May 2016 89,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket corroded and detached

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

Fail 26 May 2016 89,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket corroded and detached

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 85,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust back box strap corroded and detached but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 22 May 2015 85,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust back box strap corroded and detached but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 28 May 2014 81,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 81,706 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,170 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 74,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,398 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 68,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 59,617 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 59,617 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,890 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,904 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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PE54 AFX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PE54 AFX, 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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PE54 AFX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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