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PJ04 EJX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,512 mi
Last recorded75,512 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 EJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,512 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,778 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 68,774 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 64,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 64,210 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 58,210 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 58,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 55,381 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 16 Feb 2018 55,381 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,144 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,690 miles

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

engine light on

front wipers slightly deterioated

Fail 22 Feb 2016 50,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

engine light on

front wipers slightly deterioated

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread area

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2015 48,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 46,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,895 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Mar 2012 36,895 miles

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

rear exhaust heavly corroded

rear exhaust heavly corroded and deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,677 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,042 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,504 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,866 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 EJX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EJX, 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 EJX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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