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PJ54 PZZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,473 mi
Last recorded32,473 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 PZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 32,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 32,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 24,861 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 24,861 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 17,721 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 17,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 17,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 17,481 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 17,340 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 17,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 17,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 16,506 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 16,081 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 16,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 15,556 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 14,835 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 14,201 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 13,583 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 12,777 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 12,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 11,060 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 9,852 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 8,767 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 7,272 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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PJ54 PZZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PJ54 PZZ, 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 PJ54 PZZ registered?

PJ54 PZZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is PJ54 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ54 PZZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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