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PJ04 USG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,395 mi
Last recorded132,395 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 USG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 132,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Park brake leaver has little reserve travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 126,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Nearside wiper blade ends split

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

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Oil leak ()

offside parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 3 Jul 2017 126,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Nearside wiper blade ends split

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 27 Jul 2016 121,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2016 121,383 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,924 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 112,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,109 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres have signs off cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2013 100,106 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres have signs off cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 86,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,181 miles

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

advise front brakes worn! further inspection required!

Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,181 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front brakes worn! further inspection required!

Pass 17 Jul 2010 66,447 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,151 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,465 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 39,568 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 USG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 USG, 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 USG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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