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PN04 ZXY

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,535 mi
Last recorded114,535 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 ZXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2021 114,535 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,091 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 114,084 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,859 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking on

slight movement in front lower arms , rear bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2018 110,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,158 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 107,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,200 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 100,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 100,178 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,262 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,489 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,298 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,307 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,749 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 71,749 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,331 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2008 42,150 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 42,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,297 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 31,297 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 ZXY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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