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AJ54 AHX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,380 mi
Last recorded109,380 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 109,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust box skin corroded

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 12 Jun 2024 107,079 miles

Offside Front Headlight slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 103,264 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 103,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 101,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 100,845 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 100,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 100,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT TO MIDDLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE REPEATER (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 98,044 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT TO MIDDLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE REPEATER (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,392 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded

slight leak of exhaust gases

slight play in both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,757 miles

Middle and rear sections of exhaust system heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Middle and rear sections of exhaust system heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,962 miles

oil leak (sump)

osf tyre worn close to limit

slight play osf drop link

Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,962 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak (sump)

osf tyre worn close to limit

slight play osf drop link

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,370 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,886 miles

Centre exhaust box is corroded but not holed

N/S headlight unit is condensated but still showing beam image

N/S/R and O/S/R coil springs are corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,497 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust box is corroded but not holed

N/S headlight unit is condensated but still showing beam image

N/S/R and O/S/R coil springs are corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,474 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,856 miles

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

N/S/R tyre at 2mm

O/S/F tyre at 2mm

Pass 24 Nov 2007 43,656 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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AJ54 AHX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AJ54 AHX, 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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AJ54 AHX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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