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PJ04 MFX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,066 mi
Last recorded73,066 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2025 73,066 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,452 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 67,452 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 51,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,725 miles

Condensation in o/s headlight unit-not badly affecting aim

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual/corrosion check

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion on inner face but not affecting braking efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,671 miles

Condensation in o/s headlight unit-not affecting aim

Covers fitted preventing complete visual check

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 9 Mar 2020 48,665 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Condensation in o/s headlight unit-not affecting aim

Covers fitted preventing complete visual check

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,350 miles

Condensation in o/s headlight unit-not affecting aim

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,149 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Damage on windscreen but not affecting drivers view

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,707 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,110 miles

Covers fitted preventing some visual checks

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 10 Mar 2016 43,110 miles

Covers fitted preventing some visual checks

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,794 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,328 miles

Timing belt due for replacement at 10 years old i.e 31/03/2014

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,677 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 33,393 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,335 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,483 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,830 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 21,303 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,303 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 MFX 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 72%.

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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

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

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