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AO04 PLJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 PLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 120,004 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 115,975 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 115,973 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level leaking fluid around bulkhead area (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 108,662 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 108,662 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both and nearside washer (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,204 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2023 97,198 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency low

Rear Exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,882 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,953 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,271 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,657 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 77,657 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,608 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,253 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,727 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,441 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,736 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,130 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,052 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 PLJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PLJ, 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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AO04 PLJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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