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PJ04 USV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,100 mi
Last recorded56,100 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Styrong advise front windscreen is slightly cloudy in places over windscreen

Very Strong Avise rear exhaust back box is corroded and surport strap and bracket broken, box held secure with wire. and exhaust blowing slightly from box

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket is broken going to gearbox

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

back section exhaust bracket has snapped and held up by string

Fail 7 Aug 2014 51,189 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

back section exhaust bracket has snapped and held up by string

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,136 miles

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

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

Oil leak

k light on dash

Fail 8 Aug 2013 49,134 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

k light on dash

o\s\f tyre cracking (age)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,760 miles

front nearside tyre wearing outside edge approaching wear bars

rear nearside tyre approaching wear bars

rear offside tyre approaching wear bars

Fail 25 Apr 2012 44,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front nearside tyre wearing outside edge approaching wear bars

rear nearside tyre approaching wear bars

rear offside tyre approaching wear bars

Pass 6 May 2011 37,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 May 2010 31,861 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 31,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 26,828 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,750 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 16,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 16,545 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 USV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 USV, 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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What year was PJ04 USV registered?

PJ04 USV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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