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PJ04 ZBE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,098 mi
Last recorded125,098 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 125,098 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 125,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 116,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 110,760 miles

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

both front suspension wishbone bushs starting to split

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 100,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 100,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 80,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 77,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 74,274 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 74,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 69,104 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,680 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,014 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2008 45,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,562 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

horn switch poor

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 ZBE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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