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PK54 HTY

2004 Citroen C3

Maroon Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

72,946 mi
Last recorded72,946 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 HTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 72,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 72,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 72,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,250 miles

exhaust system corroded

horn slightly graity still emits sound

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,804 miles

exhaust system surface corrosion

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,413 miles

exhaust system corroded

parts and places corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2019 67,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

parts and places corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,232 miles

exhaust mid section heavily corroded

steering feels tight

Fail 13 Nov 2018 66,232 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust mid section heavily corroded

steering feels tight

Fail 13 Nov 2018 66,232 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust mid section heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre heavily cracking

n/s/r tyre heavily cracking

steering feels tight

Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,380 miles

exhaust mid box has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint has slight play

n/s/f tyre slightly cracking

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2017 64,374 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust mid box has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint has slight play

n/s/f tyre slightly cracking

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,257 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 62,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,465 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 59,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,883 miles

Brake discs in poor condition.

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

N/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,919 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 52,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,533 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,031 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 49,031 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 44,592 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,751 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,194 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 34,192 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 19,441 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 HTY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Maroon with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 HTY, 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 HTY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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