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PL04 TTE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,441 mi
Last recorded73,441 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 TTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 73,441 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheated and lost coolant during emissions test. aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly twisted/bent (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 68,020 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 68,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 60,139 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 48,981 miles

Offside Front headlight condensating up but still as beam pattern

Fail 30 Nov 2018 48,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front headlight condensating up but still as beam pattern

Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,842 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 13,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 1,967 miles

offside+nearside windscreen wipers split

rear wiper blade split

surface cracks in offside+nearside rear tyres

Pass 7 May 2013 1,949 miles

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

exhaust system corroded front to rear

Fail 14 May 2012 1,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 1,948 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 1,826 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 1,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 1,722 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 1,562 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 1,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 1,396 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 1,037 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 1,037 miles

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

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

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 TTE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TTE, 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 TTE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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