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CP04 AKJ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,675 mi
Last recorded73,675 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 AKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 73,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2024 70,161 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 69,240 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,360 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2022 66,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2021 61,172 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,092 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 57,439 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 57,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 May 2018 55,351 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 52,809 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 52,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 49,970 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 49,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2015 46,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 42,441 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,235 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,540 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perishing

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

Fail 13 May 2011 32,540 miles

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

Both rear tyres are starting to perishing

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

Pass 19 May 2010 29,366 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,322 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,748 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,023 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,017 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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CP04 AKJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP04 AKJ, 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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CP04 AKJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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