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LA04 BJJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,001 mi
Last recorded63,001 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 BJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 63,001 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 62,771 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust deteriated and slight blow

Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,393 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 62,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,902 miles

oil leak on engine

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,340 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,813 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,391 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,330 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,381 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

middle exhaust deteriated

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,304 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

middle exhaust corroded and deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,873 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,960 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,220 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,285 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,118 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 45,118 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 37,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 37,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,341 miles

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

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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LA04 BJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LA04 BJJ, 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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LA04 BJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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