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PJ04 RVA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,089 mi
Last recorded98,089 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 98,089 miles

under vehicle corroded

All direction indicators slightly discoloured white / yellow light (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides - white / yellow light (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 May 2021 98,084 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured white / yellow light (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides - white / yellow light (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,104 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 83,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts/replace now (5.2.3 (e))

both sides steering rack worn

Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,868 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on limits inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides fronts (1.4.A.2f)

centre and exhaust system corroded

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,523 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2014 48,739 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,739 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,032 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,019 miles

coolant level low

o/s/f fog light not working

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2012 37,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

coolant level low

o/s/f fog light not working

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2011 29,092 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,092 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 21,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,119 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 21,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 17,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,415 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,495 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,437 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 RVA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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