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AO04 JZC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,364 mi
Last recorded62,364 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 JZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 62,364 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 59,363 miles

Lower engine cover partly insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 59,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195,not 185. (5.2.3 (b))

Lower engine cover partly insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 52,676 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 52,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 50,697 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 50,518 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 8 May 2019 48,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 47,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 46,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 45,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 42,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 40,370 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 40,370 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 May 2012 37,962 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,305 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,089 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,359 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,352 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 16,859 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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AO04 JZC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AO04 JZC, 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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What year was AO04 JZC registered?

AO04 JZC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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