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PJ53 HVA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,394 mi
Last recorded77,394 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 HVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,394 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 77,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 73,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,474 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,411 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,973 miles

Offside Front tyre has a thorn in through the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracked on shoulders

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,429 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,542 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,828 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 68,828 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,232 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 64,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,228 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 58,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,347 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,274 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,385 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,982 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 34,494 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 34,494 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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PJ53 HVA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PJ53 HVA, 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 PJ53 HVA registered?

PJ53 HVA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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