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PL04 XZP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,386 mi
Last recorded76,386 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in outer track rod end, and in inner steering rack link. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge, cords liable to become exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,034 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,013 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 61,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,310 miles

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

oil leak from sump

Fail 23 Sep 2015 59,306 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,059 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 52,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front wiper blade worn

Fail 4 Oct 2011 32,343 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,678 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side rear tyres deteriorated / worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,670 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,597 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 11,024 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 10,300 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 XZP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XZP, 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 XZP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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