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AJ04 JXE

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,477 mi
Last recorded106,477 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 JXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,477 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 106,477 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,201 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Upper & Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 90,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Upper & Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,056 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,056 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Apr 2013 68,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,548 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,361 miles

slight creek from front suspenion

Fail 13 Apr 2011 58,361 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight creek from front suspenion

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,740 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake sticking

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,507 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 36,447 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,073 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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AJ04 JXE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ04 JXE, 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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AJ04 JXE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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