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PF04 HTL

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,729 mi
Last recorded122,729 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 HTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,729 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 116,680 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 116,680 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 109,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin is corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 109,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin is corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,869 miles

stonechip in windscreen.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 99,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

stonechip in windscreen.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,994 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 90,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,013 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 69,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 59,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,179 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 53,174 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,245 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 33,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,537 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,443 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 HTL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel 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 PF04 HTL, 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 HTL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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