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AJ54 ZHZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,301 mi
Last recorded104,301 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 104,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 102,140 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 102,138 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 100,392 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 100,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,032 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 93,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,218 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 89,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,486 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 85,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Fail 9 Sep 2019 80,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,959 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 75,959 miles

Central All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,097 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 68,125 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 68,125 miles

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

w/washer pipe leaking over engine when washers applied

Pass 26 Sep 2015 64,508 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 64,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Pass 4 Oct 2014 60,130 miles

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

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

both front wipers smearing on screen

Fail 4 Oct 2014 60,130 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing on screen

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,316 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 56,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,764 miles

scabby rear exhaust noted

Fail 6 Oct 2012 51,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

scabby rear exhaust noted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,762 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 45,762 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low tread 3mm and small crackes inner wall

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,979 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,762 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,830 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 30,830 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,664 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 ZHZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AJ54 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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