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PE54 VAA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,229 mi
Last recorded59,229 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,229 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 59,229 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise cracks in both n/s front and n/s rear tyre

advise n/s rear bump stop missing

no coolant in system

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,477 miles

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

all 4 tyres aged and perishing

Fail 6 Nov 2015 56,477 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres aged and perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2014 54,557 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)

advise bonnet release inside car not connected propperly

Fail 11 Nov 2013 53,069 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,069 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,127 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,401 miles

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

drivers front tyre approx 75% worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,222 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 VAA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAA, 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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What year was PE54 VAA registered?

PE54 VAA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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The MOT history for PE54 VAA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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