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PE54 CAX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,013 mi
Last recorded128,013 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 CAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 128,013 miles

engine stabilizer mounting excess play

oil leak engine

slight blow mid/exhaust silencer

Pass 18 May 2018 114,613 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 114,613 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 98,395 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 98,395 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 May 2016 86,239 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 77,005 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 77,001 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 66,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 66,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,623 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 61,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust outter skin corroded

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust hanger insercure but exhaust system still supported

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,550 miles

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

fear exhaust mount bracket corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,100 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 47,100 miles

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

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges [tracking ]

Fail 14 Jul 2010 45,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,307 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,345 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,845 miles

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

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 CAX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CAX, 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 CAX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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