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AK04 UAY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,945 mi
Last recorded130,945 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 UAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 130,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 130,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 129,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 127,440 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 127,440 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 126,473 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 126,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,361 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 125,361 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 124,140 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

high level stop light not working

Fail 28 Jan 2021 124,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlamp condensation on lamp

high level stop light not working

Pass 5 Feb 2020 122,854 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp slight condensation inside lamp

Fail 28 Jan 2020 122,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp slight condensation inside lamp

Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 120,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp condensated

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,964 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 ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 112,928 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 112,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,925 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 107,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,537 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 99,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 91,928 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly mis shaped

Fail 18 Feb 2013 91,928 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly mis shaped

Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,179 miles

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,966 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 74,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,959 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 65,969 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

indicators side repeaters slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,369 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,962 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 34,957 miles

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

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 UAY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UAY, 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 UAY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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