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PJ04 TKV

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,961 mi
Last recorded73,961 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,961 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake]and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake]and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2019 73,961 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake]and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake]and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,876 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 71,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 high level brake light bulb not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Boot can not be opened.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 69,317 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in treads

Rear parking brake only just passed brake efficency test at 16%

Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,304 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides pale (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inner brake faces rusted (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in treads

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,302 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 66,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,568 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 64,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

gearbox stable bar mount rubber broken

n/s front tyre wearing thin

o/s wiperblade torn at ends

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise o/s door lock

advise rear exhaust section outer skin worn and corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 57,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise o/s door lock

advise rear exhaust section outer skin worn and corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,933 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 81,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 42,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,449 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 TKV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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