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PL04 XDW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,828 mi
Last recorded40,828 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 XDW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 40,828 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 40,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 39,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front both tyres badly cracking on walls

Nearside Rear bumper loose

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light lense missing

Rear tyres badly cracking in tread

exhaust limited life

Fail 10 Oct 2015 39,261 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front both tyres badly cracking on walls

Nearside Rear bumper loose

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light lense missing

Rear tyres badly cracking in tread

exhaust limited life

Pass 11 Oct 2014 37,648 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

exhaust rear section corroded

offside front wiper blade bent

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,182 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 35,182 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,028 miles

2 x nails in nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

limited exhaust life left

Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,886 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 30,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,363 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,537 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,740 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 XDW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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