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PF04 ZVM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,941 mi
Last recorded113,941 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,941 miles

Both bump stop mountings corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2019 113,940 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both bump stop mountings corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,819 miles

Front n/s o/s front brake discs scored worn pitted

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front washer jet not hitting screen

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s o/s front tyres close to wear bars

oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

unable to fully inspect brake pads due to wheel design unable to fully inspect the rear due to not being able to jack up as o/s rear spring broken

x2 rear indicators showing white light

Fail 12 Apr 2018 103,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front n/s o/s front brake discs scored worn pitted

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front washer jet not hitting screen

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s o/s front tyres close to wear bars

oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

unable to fully inspect brake pads due to wheel design unable to fully inspect the rear due to not being able to jack up as o/s rear spring broken

x2 rear indicators showing white light

Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 92,408 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,521 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 89,521 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 86,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,487 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 83,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 78,330 miles

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

screw in nearside front tyre.

Pass 14 May 2012 74,677 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 74,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 70,569 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 64,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 58,795 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 52,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 52,548 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 40,631 miles

tyres getting low 3mm

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 ZVM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 ZVM, 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 ZVM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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