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PJ04 HXW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,799 mi
Last recorded60,799 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 HXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 60,799 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 54,230 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF/OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS/OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,350 miles

front exhaust silencer deteriorated (advise replacement)

Pass 24 Mar 2023 45,184 miles

front exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,865 miles

front silencer outer skin rusted deteriorating but not leaking at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,825 miles

Front Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering slightly heavy on lock to lock check

Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,785 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 40,684 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,865 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres cracking on sidewalls tread edge

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 39,865 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres cracking on sidewalls tread edge

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,972 miles

Both front tyre's heavily cracking on inner sidewalls tread edge,n/s damage to sidewall no cord.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box pin holed (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front inner brake pads starting to wear faster than o/s.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,155 miles

Both front tyre's cracking,sidewalls to tread edge,n/s slight damage no cord showing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box pin holed (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre slight damage to sdiewall no cord showing.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,007 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 36,006 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,931 miles

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

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

Tailbox slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2013 34,929 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Tailbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,844 miles

strong advise both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,364 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 21,717 miles

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 17 Mar 2008 21,717 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,196 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 HXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

PJ04 HXW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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