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PL04 XRK

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

106,252 mi
Last recorded106,252 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 106,252 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2026 106,246 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 90,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill outers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 79,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 74,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 69,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both osf/nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR outer sill area corroded under paint/weak, not considered excessive.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSR/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

would need wheel removal to fully inspect brake pads with current wheels fitted.

Fail 10 Jun 2021 69,936 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both osf/nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR outer sill area corroded under paint/weak, not considered excessive.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSR/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

would need wheel removal to fully inspect brake pads with current wheels fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,157 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

unable to fully examine front brake pads with out wheel removal

Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,714 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 65,714 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,417 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,966 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin severely corroded but not allowing the escape of exhaust gasses

Fail 17 Jul 2017 61,966 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin severely corroded but not allowing the escape of exhaust gasses

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,564 miles

rear exhaust in poor cond.but not blowing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,100 miles

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 58,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,742 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 56,734 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front wiper split

Offside front wiper split

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2011 53,815 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,967 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,212 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 39,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,006 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 XRK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRK, 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 XRK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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