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AV04 TNK

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

102,707 mi
Last recorded102,707 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 TNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 102,707 miles

surface corrosion around under body areas.

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 4 Jun 2026 102,707 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion around under body areas.

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2025 102,425 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion all around underbody areas corrosion to outer sills

Fail 9 Jun 2025 102,425 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion all around underbody areas corrosion to outer sills

Pass 28 May 2024 101,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 30 May 2023 101,089 miles

corrosion to underside

reverse light not working

Fail 30 May 2023 101,089 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop/side (4.2.3 (c))

corrosion to underside

reverse light not working

Pass 16 May 2022 99,865 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 16 May 2022 99,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 19 May 2021 98,326 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 97,256 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 97,256 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,465 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)

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 24 Apr 2018 92,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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)

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,365 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 85,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,248 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 80,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,138 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 75,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,595 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,506 miles

center stop light not working

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,459 miles

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar drop link

Fail 6 Apr 2010 51,459 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar drop link

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,273 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,382 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,315 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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AV04 TNK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV04 TNK, 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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AV04 TNK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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