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AU54 ZJK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,699 mi
Last recorded71,699 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ZJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 71,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 70,042 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,091 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,940 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 67,932 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,733 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 66,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing a little noisy

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,822 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 62,814 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake fluid becoming dis coloured

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,028 miles

Front Lower slight corrosion to brake pipe

Rear outer exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 56,011 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns and os drop links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear outer exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,434 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 54,434 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Fail 6 Sep 2016 52,254 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,025 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken.

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 50,025 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,765 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,987 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2009 25,974 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 19,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,466 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,716 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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AU54 ZJK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AU54 ZJK, 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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AU54 ZJK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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