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EO04 URJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,877 mi
Last recorded98,877 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 URJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 98,877 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Box Mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 89,836 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 89,481 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 78,912 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 71,087 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,861 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

exhaust rear box in poor condition

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2021 70,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

exhaust rear box in poor condition

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2020 70,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,209 miles

rear silencer outer skin has corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 69,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover split on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover split on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer outer skin has corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,956 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,101 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 61,101 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,769 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 47,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,661 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 39,280 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 39,280 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 36,956 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 35,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 33,826 miles

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

cracks on offside rear tyre.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 May 2010 31,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 28,742 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 25,585 miles

cut on nearside front tyre.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,916 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,940 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 20,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EO04 URJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO04 URJ, 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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EO04 URJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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