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PF04 BZW

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,707 mi
Last recorded87,707 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 BZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 87,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases seal between front and middle sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber suspected internal noise

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,178 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 87,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear cracking between tred

Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,147 miles

coolant radiator minor leek at this time

transmission noisey

Fail 21 Aug 2019 86,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned bulb not located correctly effecting visabilty/ opperation (4.4.3 (a))

coolant radiator minor leek at this time

transmission noisey

Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,575 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 85,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,368 miles

Brake pedal notchy on return

Front subframe corroded

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Lower rear gearbox mounting rubber bush deteriorated

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear seatbelt slow to return

No coolant

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front bumper trim insecure

Offside rear brake binding

Slight play nearside steering rack end

Sump corroded

Wiper scuffs on rear screen

Wobble on crank pully

Fail 23 Aug 2017 84,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal notchy on return

Front subframe corroded

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Lower rear gearbox mounting rubber bush deteriorated

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear seatbelt slow to return

No coolant

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front bumper trim insecure

Offside rear brake binding

Slight play nearside steering rack end

Sump corroded

Wiper scuffs on rear screen

Wobble on crank pully

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,193 miles

Front Both front brakes slightly binding

Front Discs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre low on tread and outer sidewall cracking. Just ok for MOT

Offside Front Bumper trim insecure

Offside Front Headlight condensated

Offside Rear Brake binding

Offside Rear Slight play in wheelbearing

Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Reflector missing no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front Both front brakes slightly binding

Front Discs corroded

Nearside Front Indicator discoloured

Nearside Rear Tyre low on tread and outer sidewall cracking. Just ok for MOT

Offside Front Bumper trim insecure

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlight condensated

Offside Rear Brake binding

Offside Rear Slight play in wheelbearing

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,324 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,924 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 71,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,124 miles

Front brakes could not be seen

Pass 26 Nov 2011 47,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre brakelight innop

Fail 26 Nov 2011 47,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre brakelight innop

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,651 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 36,650 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 7 Dec 2009 28,693 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front wiper split

Pass 8 Nov 2008 21,563 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 14,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,977 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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PF04 BZW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BZW, 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 BZW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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