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PJ04 RYB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,314 mi
Last recorded91,314 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 RYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 91,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 85,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,141 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 81,119 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 78,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear outer body sill panel corroded.

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

engine oil level low.

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Pass 31 Dec 2020 74,626 miles

Offside Rear outer sill panel corroded.

both rear suspension bump stops missing.

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Fail 31 Dec 2020 74,626 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill panel corroded.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear suspension bump stops missing.

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 69,124 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,850 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 56,368 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 56,368 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 3 Jan 2017 51,360 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 51,360 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour ns+os (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,121 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,503 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2014 39,467 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,656 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,725 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres bad cracks in sidewalls ,offside front has cuts in.

back box of the exhaust is corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 29,725 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres bad cracks in sidewalls ,offside front has cuts in.

back box of the exhaust is corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 26,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,403 miles

all tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,014 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 18,013 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,988 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 12,988 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 12,338 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 RYB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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