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PJ04 ZBD

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,352 mi
Last recorded45,352 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 ZBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 45,352 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 45,344 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 42,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,077 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 39,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,314 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 38,534 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 37,694 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

O/s front door check strap damaged. Manifold heat shield loose.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,694 miles

O/s front door check strap damaged. Manifold heat shield loose.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,878 miles

Heat shield on manifold noisy, Both roof strips loose.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 36,878 miles

Heat shield on manifold noisy, Both roof strips loose.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,031 miles

windscreen laminate in poor condition but not sufficiently obscuring drivers view

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,267 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 35,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,546 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 32,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,437 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 22,963 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,963 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 ZBD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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