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CA04 XKB

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,926 mi
Last recorded106,926 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 XKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 106,926 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 106,906 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where bump stop was (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 99,090 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 99,086 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 94,619 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,062 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,388 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 86,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,883 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 81,883 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,001 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 76,001 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,362 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 70,362 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,717 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 64,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,880 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

nsr tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,028 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,307 miles

front brake discs corroded

nsr of vehicle has sustained accident damage but has not left any sharp edges.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,890 miles

n/s/r tyre low

rear axle bump stops missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside headlamp full of condensation-not affecting beam pattern.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,309 miles

Nearside headlamp full of condensation-not affecting beam pattern.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,287 miles

Both front brake discs slightly scored on inner edges.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 44,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,882 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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CA04 XKB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 CA04 XKB, 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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CA04 XKB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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