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PX54 VBP

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,208 mi
Last recorded85,208 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 VBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,208 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 74,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,549 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,231 miles

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

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

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

front and rear pads are not visable

front discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2014 70,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear pads are not visable

front discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,340 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 65,340 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,621 miles

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

boyh front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,581 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,482 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 40,334 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 32,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,609 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,286 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 32,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 VBP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc 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 PX54 VBP, 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 VBP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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