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AO04 LKU

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,506 mi
Last recorded46,506 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 46,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 46,448 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle edge, badly worn away 185 60 15 84h (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage in treads, slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 May 2025 45,373 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 45,373 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 44,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 42,320 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 42,320 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 40,543 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 40,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,244 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 35,529 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2018 35,133 miles

exhaust mount missing

Fail 13 Feb 2018 35,133 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust mount missing

Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,399 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,292 miles

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2014 29,292 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,084 miles

front wiper blades poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 24,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,336 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,034 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,334 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,288 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 6,347 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 LKU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AO04 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

AO04 LKU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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