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PJ04 ZBF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,669 mi
Last recorded31,669 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 ZBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 31,669 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 31,668 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 29,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,057 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,365 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)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 25,365 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre side wall skuffed

Fail 3 Apr 2009 19,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall skuffed

Fail 1 Apr 2008 14,825 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,825 miles

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

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 ZBF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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