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PL04 XYV

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,096 mi
Last recorded42,096 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 XYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 42,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,121 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 27,442 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn on edges and cracking

Fail 30 May 2013 27,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,483 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,463 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 10,427 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 XYV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XYV, 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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What year was PL04 XYV registered?

PL04 XYV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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