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PF54 ETV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

193,864 mi
Last recorded193,864 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 ETV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 193,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 193,851 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 193,631 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 193,620 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 7 Feb 2018 188,461 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 188,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort inoperative (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 179,467 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 179,467 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 179,429 miles

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 wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly feels seized (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 162,072 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 145,186 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on inside edge

slight play in offside front shock absorber top mount

Fail 4 Dec 2013 133,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox outer shell corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

diesel glow plug light on

rear wiper split

small chips in screen

wheel trims

Pass 4 Dec 2013 133,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox outer shell corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

diesel glow plug light on

rear wiper split

small chips in screen

wheel trims

Pass 15 Dec 2012 12,482 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 120,431 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 107,247 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 107,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 93,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,546 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 50,469 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,469 miles

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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PF54 ETV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PF54 ETV, 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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PF54 ETV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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