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AO04 WXB

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,667 mi
Last recorded96,667 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 WXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 96,667 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 96,657 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2024 94,370 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 92,163 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,149 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 88,137 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 85,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 80,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 75,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,133 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,301 miles

o/s/f inner rack has slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,888 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2010 39,887 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,473 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,992 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,203 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 WXB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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