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EJ04 BYX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 BYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 98,029 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 98,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 77,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 58,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 56,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box, also slightly loose and bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 56,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box, also slightly loose and bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,415 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 50,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,279 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking 165/70r14

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,555 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 45,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyre side walls starting to perish 165/70/14

rear silencer corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,700 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,014 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,440 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,826 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,329 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 29,329 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 7 Jun 2007 25,711 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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EJ04 BYX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 EJ04 BYX, 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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EJ04 BYX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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