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PF04 BXK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

80,745 mi
Last recorded80,745 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 BXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 80,745 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 80,743 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,480 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2022 79,480 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 77,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 75,291 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn to inner edge.

Fail 13 Jul 2018 73,082 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn to inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2018 73,082 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 71,096 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,970 miles

Centre stop light inop

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper torn

Fail 14 Jul 2016 68,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre stop light inop

Rear wiper torn

Fail 23 Jun 2016 68,909 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn to edge

rear wiper torn

Fail 29 Jun 2015 66,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn to edge

rear wiper torn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,611 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 58,611 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,049 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 56,048 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)

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,368 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,828 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 50,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,549 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 47,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,144 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,958 miles

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

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

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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PF04 BXK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 PF04 BXK, 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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PF04 BXK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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