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PJ04 CWZ

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,834 mi
Last recorded116,834 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 CWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 116,834 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 116,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 112,095 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 112,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 105,504 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,871 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 99,871 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,454 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 92,454 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,045 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,466 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 70,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,506 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,985 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,240 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 56,240 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,245 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,411 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 22,019 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 CWZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CWZ, 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 CWZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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