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PIA 8478

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,127 mi
Last recorded53,127 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIA 8478
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,127 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,930 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 52,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,870 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,513 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 52,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,764 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,712 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 50,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,201 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,990 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,327 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,370 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,765 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,011 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,664 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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PIA 8478 is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PIA 8478, 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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What year was PIA 8478 registered?

PIA 8478 is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is PIA 8478 safe to buy?

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