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PK54 HTE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,180 mi
Last recorded91,180 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 HTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,180 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 91,180 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,313 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 87,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,687 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 81,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,945 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 74,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2018 71,823 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 71,819 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,831 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,471 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,637 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 63,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,897 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres on limit,rear wiper split.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,897 miles

both front tyres on limit,rear wiper split.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,268 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,631 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 21 Nov 2011 51,630 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,135 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 41,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,146 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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PK54 HTE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PK54 HTE, 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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PK54 HTE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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