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LO04 DJK

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

273,945 mi
Last recorded273,945 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 DJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 273,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lump on inner sidewall unable to clearly identify if its a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lump on inner sidewall unable to clearly identify if its a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 266,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 266,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine reading 1.91 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative (9.1.1 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 256,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 251,542 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 251,455 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 247,851 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 243,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 238,904 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs are worn and pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 234,965 miles

some pitting to both front brake discs [mainly rear faces]

Fail 8 Jun 2018 234,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

some pitting to both front brake discs [mainly rear faces]

Pass 14 Jun 2017 228,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2016 224,530 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit.

Slight damage to offside rear lamp lense.

Slight wear on front brake discs.

Unable to see front brake pad thickness.

Pass 21 May 2015 219,543 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 219,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 117,127 miles

front tyres starting to perish

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 19 Jun 2013 111,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 111,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,907 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,640 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 89,477 miles

strongly water marks front number plate front discs rusty on inside

Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,379 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 58,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,494 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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LO04 DJK 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 76%.

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 LO04 DJK, 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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LO04 DJK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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