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PIL 8540

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,494 mi
Last recorded88,494 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8540
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,494 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 88,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,457 miles

Central Rear exhaust centre box outer casing corroded / split

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded / split.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 86,457 miles

Central Rear exhaust centre box outer casing corroded / split

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded / split.

Pass 10 May 2019 83,533 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn and perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 83,533 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn and perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 80,986 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

back exhaust bracket corroded and broken. exhaust limited life

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2017 77,908 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,006 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded limited life

exhaust back box strap corroded and broken

Pass 3 Apr 2015 71,340 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,062 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyre walls perished

high level brake light in op

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,062 miles

high level brake light in op

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

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

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

both front tyre walls perished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,114 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,924 miles

both rear bump stops missing.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,924 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear bump stops missing.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 54,148 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper wear indicators illuminated

front discs heavily lipped

heaters on constantly

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,148 miles

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

both front wiper wear indicators illuminated

front discs heavily lipped

heaters on constantly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers worn

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Apr 2010 48,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wipers worn

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,888 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,677 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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PIL 8540 is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PIL 8540, 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 PIL 8540 registered?

PIL 8540 is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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