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AK04 HKU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,664 mi
Last recorded105,664 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 105,664 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 105,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 101,013 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 101,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,732 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 95,732 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,907 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 88,907 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 80,489 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 80,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,530 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 77,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,689 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 72,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condensation in nearside front headlight

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,250 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

condensation in n/s headlight

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,739 miles

Condensation in N/S headlight.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,320 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished & N/S/R slightly out of shape.

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,789 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,760 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,971 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,039 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 HKU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AK04 HKU, 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 HKU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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