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PG04 PHA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,123 mi
Last recorded117,123 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 PHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 117,123 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 117,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 110,962 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 105,710 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,710 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mount defective

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

rear exhuast section deteriorated/mounting corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 98,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mount defective

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

rear exhuast section deteriorated/mounting corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2011 87,741 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,555 miles

wear on front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,177 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,198 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 56,198 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PG04 PHA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PG04 PHA, 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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PG04 PHA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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