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PJ04 MTE

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,668 mi
Last recorded62,668 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 MTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,668 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 62,654 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

E/M/L on dash showing engine fault

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

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

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

unable to gain access to boot

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,810 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,303 miles

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 13 Jan 2014 57,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,132 miles

Front tyres worn.

N/S/F Indicater and side repeter pale.

O/S Side repeter pale.

O/S/F Brake binding on.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 54,123 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front tyres worn.

N/S/F Indicater and side repeter pale.

O/S Side repeter pale.

O/S/F Brake binding on.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,587 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine coolant level low

power assisted steering feels heavy

Fail 7 Dec 2011 49,582 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine coolant level low

power assisted steering feels heavy

Pass 27 May 2010 42,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 38,277 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre perished and On legal limit.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,656 miles

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

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

Passenger wiper split

Fail 3 Jun 2008 33,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Passenger wiper split

Pass 22 May 2007 26,837 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 MTE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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