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PE54 BZG

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,649 mi
Last recorded109,649 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 BZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 109,649 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,928 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 106,908 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,220 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 104,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 101,211 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DELAMINATED HOWEVER UNLIKELY TO BE MISREAD

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY IN OPERATION

Fail 15 Mar 2016 101,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DELAMINATED HOWEVER UNLIKELY TO BE MISREAD

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY IN OPERATION

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,183 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,355 miles

front brake disc's worn and corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 91,355 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake disc's worn and corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,825 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 84,825 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 78,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,249 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,620 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.WIPER BLADES NOISEY ON RETURN SWEEP,FRONT SCREEN HAS SLIGHT MERKS ON GLASS.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 71,620 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.WIPER BLADES NOISEY ON RETURN SWEEP,FRONT SCREEN HAS SLIGHT MERKS ON GLASS.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,782 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,320 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 BZG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BZG, 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 BZG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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