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AO04 TUU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,583 mi
Last recorded55,583 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 TUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 55,583 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 53,391 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 53,369 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 51,652 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired SIL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired SIL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,591 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + outer case detatching (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,371 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,492 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 40,492 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,578 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 37,578 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,830 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,967 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 26,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,221 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,272 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 12,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,662 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 9,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,848 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 6,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,684 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 TUU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

AO04 TUU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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