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AK04 AVJ

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,551 mi
Last recorded114,551 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 AVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 114,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2024 114,478 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2023 110,174 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 110,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 104,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 May 2022 104,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 May 2021 99,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2021 99,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2020 98,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 98,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 90,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 86,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F door check strap lose

N/S/R indicator starting to show white light

O/S/F anti roll bar drop link lower boot has sighs of rubbbing

O/S/R coil spring heavily corroded advise replacement A.S.A.P

both indictors side repeaters starting to show white light

both rear tyres have minor perishing

engine oil level over max

oil leak

play in N/S lower ball joint but currently not considered to be excessive advise replacement A.S.A.P

play in O/S inner steering rack joint

tail gate gas struts weak advise replacements

wipers smear

Fail 14 Feb 2018 86,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 r14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F door check strap lose

N/S/R indicator starting to show white light

O/S/F anti roll bar drop link lower boot has sighs of rubbbing

O/S/R brake grabbing slightly

O/S/R coil spring heavily corroded advise replacement A.S.A.P

both indictors side repeaters starting to show white light

both rear tyres have minor perishing

engine management light shown on dash( vehicle misfiring)

engine oil level over max

oil leak

play in N/S lower ball joint but currently not considered to be excessive advise replacement A.S.A.P

play in O/S inner steering rack joint

tail gate gas struts weak advise replacements

wipers smear

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,518 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F tyre has uneven wear and close to limit

O/S/R brake dragging

O/S/R coil spring has corrosion on coils

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet lever broken but still able to open bonnet

both side repeaters starting to show white light

exhaust system has slight corrosion on system also front exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust still supported

lower part of engine wet of oil(oil leak)

play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 1 Mar 2017 83,518 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S/F tyre has uneven wear and close to limit

O/S/R brake dragging

O/S/R coil spring has corrosion on coils

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet lever broken but still able to open bonnet

both side repeaters starting to show white light

exhaust system has slight corrosion on system also front exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust still supported

lower part of engine wet of oil(oil leak)

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,250 miles

Both front drum sticks have slight play

N/S/R tyre is on 3mm and is perished 165/70 R14

O/S/R tyre is on 4mm and is perished 165/70 R14

wipers are poor

Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,250 miles

Both front drum sticks have slight play

N/S/R tyre is on 3mm and is perished 165/70 R14

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre is on 4mm and is perished 165/70 R14

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

wipers are poor

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,366 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 76,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,824 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin coming away

N/S/R bump stop

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 73,824 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin coming away

N/S/R bump stop

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 68,864 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front wiper split but clearing windscreen at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,864 miles

Oil leak

near side front wiper split but clearing windscreen at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,787 miles

both rear tyres perishing (sidewalls)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perishing (sidewalls)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,624 miles

what appears to be a centre stop light is not working

wiper switch damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2010 44,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

what appears to be a centre stop light is not working

wiper switch damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2009 38,258 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,363 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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AK04 AVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AK04 AVJ, 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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AK04 AVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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