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PX54 VBD

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,437 mi
Last recorded101,437 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 VBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively back of the discs are worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 101,433 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively back of the discs are worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 93,195 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 93,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 91,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 91,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 87,409 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 87,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,786 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,003 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,610 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,610 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,929 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,405 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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PX54 VBD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red 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 PX54 VBD, 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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PX54 VBD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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