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PL04 PXP

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,870 mi
Last recorded83,870 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 PXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 83,870 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 83,870 miles

coil spring broken both nearside (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,843 miles

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

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 19 Jun 2012 82,841 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,746 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 78,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

corrosion on both front coil springs.

exhust blowing slightly at joint of centre section and rear silencer.

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,375 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 73,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clip broken on bonnet stay.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

one bulb not working on centre brake lamp.

outer layer badly corroded on exhaust rear silencer,not holed.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,637 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,852 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 47,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 PXP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PL04 PXP, 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 PXP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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