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PN54 XCA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,275 mi
Last recorded83,275 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 XCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,275 miles

both rear tyres perished

centre stop light inop

engine mil on

oil leak at corroded sump

operation of steering rack feels odd

osf tyre worn on outer edge

osr brake binding

part of nsf door handle missing

Fail 16 Mar 2016 83,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working came on during test (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perished

centre stop light inop

engine mil on

oil leak at corroded sump

operation of steering rack feels odd

osf tyre worn on outer edge

osr brake binding

part of nsf door handle missing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet release lever insecure

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

engine sump corroded & leaking

ns door lock barrel missing

Fail 23 Mar 2015 79,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet release lever insecure

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

engine sump corroded & leaking

ns door lock barrel missing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to bodywork

ns headlamp condensated

Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to bodywork

ns headlamp condensated

os no plate light came on during test

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,818 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 57,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

bonnet release handle insecure

damage to bodywork & bumpers

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,954 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 46,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advanced corrosion to rear of exhaust

damage to bodywork

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,193 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 38,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

bonnet release broken

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2010 29,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all trims under front bumper broken or insecure

damage to bodywork

nsf wiper splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all trims under front bumper broken or insecure

damage to bodywork

nsf wiper splitting

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,139 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,520 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 14,066 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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PN54 XCA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PN54 XCA, 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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PN54 XCA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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