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KU04 CBY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,839 mi
Last recorded53,839 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 CBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 53,839 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 52,087 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 50,445 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 49,364 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever action is very stiff.

Fail 28 Mar 2023 49,359 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Likely to fall from strut and puncture tyre if driven. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of nearside outer sill: Under finger and thumb pressure, it is clear that excessive corrosion has reduced the thickness of the panel, and it is perforated. Not visible, but under factory underseal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of offside outer sill: Under finger and thumb pressure, it is clear that excessive corrosion has reduced the thickness of the panel, and it is perforated. Not visible, but under factory underseal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever action is very stiff.

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 48,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clip not securing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 47,402 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 45,545 miles

Al four tyre outer side walls starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,339 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 44,339 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,127 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces but still ok

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,187 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 40,665 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,124 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,951 miles

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Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres show sign's of cracking in treads

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,701 miles

both front tyres started to get low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 26,151 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 22,139 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,139 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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KU04 CBY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KU04 CBY, 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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What year was KU04 CBY registered?

KU04 CBY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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