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PL04 HAE

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,435 mi
Last recorded104,435 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 HAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 104,435 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 104,424 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,203 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just behind flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven and perishing

Offside Front tyre worn uneven and perishing

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven and perishing

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 83,406 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing inside mirroe (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just behind flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven and perishing

Offside Front tyre worn uneven and perishing

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven and perishing

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 77,054 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 77,053 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,622 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,032 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,398 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 38,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,579 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 21,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 19,359 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 19,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 12,922 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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PL04 HAE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PL04 HAE, 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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PL04 HAE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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