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PJ04 ACF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,757 mi
Last recorded96,757 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 ACF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,757 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Feb 2015 91,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,597 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 12 Feb 2014 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,086 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 86,086 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,053 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 80,045 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing.

offside rear bump stop missing.

offside rear tyre inner & outer edges worn.

Pass 15 May 2010 79,667 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,265 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 67,600 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 67,597 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 57,831 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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PJ04 ACF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 PJ04 ACF, 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 PJ04 ACF registered?

PJ04 ACF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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