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PJ04 BKX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,504 mi
Last recorded85,504 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 BKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 85,504 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 85,504 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 80,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch lining to bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever has slight excess travel

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,013 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper blade rubber split

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion both lower sills near the rear are slightly corroded. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2017 79,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion both lower sills near the rear are slightly corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,778 miles

both rear tyres, rubber deteriorated, cracking inner side walls

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,778 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres, rubber deteriorated, cracking inner side walls

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,818 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 77,818 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,345 miles

Exhaust has parts of system corroded

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 76,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has parts of system corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,905 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 72,905 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,469 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 69,169 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 64,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,881 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,876 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,876 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,691 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 57,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,043 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 45,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BKX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 BKX, 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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PJ04 BKX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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