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PN04 ZXS

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,044 mi
Last recorded130,044 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 ZXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2021 130,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet stay missing

Both headlamp lenses misted - pattern poor but present

Engine management light on

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear axle mount bushes worn/splitting away

Slight exhaust blow from injector seals

Pass 30 Mar 2020 120,523 miles

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

bonnet release bracket broken

bonnet stay missing

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,316 miles

bonnet prop missing

bonnet release handle bracket broken

Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,975 miles

Handbrake almost at end of travel

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Handbrake almost at end of travel

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,998 miles

Injector noise on engine

Fail 31 Mar 2017 97,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Injector noise on engine

Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,555 miles

Both headlamp lenses steamed up - pattern poor but present

Possible signs of fluid leak at fuel tank area

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,769 miles

Engine oil leak

N/s headlamp pattern poor but present - lens misted

N/sf door 1/4 window damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,928 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken - not insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2013 79,928 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken - not insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,126 miles

Both front headlamps steaming up

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges

N/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

Rear shock absorbers weeping

Fail 19 Nov 2012 63,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Both front headlamps steaming up

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges

N/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

Rear shock absorbers weeping

Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,792 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

N/s headlamp steamed up - pattern ok

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 56,792 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

N/s headlamp steamed up - pattern ok

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,741 miles

ns headlight steamed up. pattern ok

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,450 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,330 miles

ns headlight steamed up, beam pattern ok

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,490 miles

Both front tyres just above legal tread depth limit

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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PN04 ZXS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PN04 ZXS, 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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PN04 ZXS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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