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PL04 XDR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,389 mi
Last recorded93,389 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 93,377 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,437 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,795 miles

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2016 85,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,226 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 81,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,353 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 71,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,789 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2011 60,835 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 52,039 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,039 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,499 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 41,499 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,697 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 23,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 23,589 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 XDR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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