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PK54 SWU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,726 mi
Last recorded89,726 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 89,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 79,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,865 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 74,860 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 70,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber is missing

Offside Rear the bump stop rubber is missing

Fail 16 Jul 2019 64,276 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber is missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear the bump stop rubber is missing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 60,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,748 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 51,746 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,067 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,832 miles

advise exhaust rear box in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,221 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,667 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,722 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,969 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,902 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 17,725 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 SWU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PK54 SWU, 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 PK54 SWU registered?

PK54 SWU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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