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PE54 VPV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

49,104 mi
Last recorded49,104 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 49,104 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 48,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 48,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 47,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 47,563 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 47,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 47,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 47,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 46,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,145 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 45,068 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

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

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2016 45,068 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,156 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on braking surface

oil leaking from engine sump

Fail 6 Nov 2015 44,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on braking surface

oil leaking from engine sump

Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,001 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 34,175 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,175 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,611 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 18,055 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,259 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 9,342 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 9,342 miles

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

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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PE54 VPV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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