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MA04 TBU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

83,293 mi
Last recorded83,293 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 TBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 83,293 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BODY SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

WELDED REPAIRS COVERED IN THICK UNDER SEAL

Fail 12 Mar 2025 83,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened BODY SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened BODY SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BODY SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 78,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,327 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 75,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 71,997 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear off side hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 68,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear off side hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear off side hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2020 65,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear off side hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,496 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,818 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 58,818 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,489 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 56,489 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,530 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,180 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 47,180 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre has cracks but not to ply

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,537 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks but not to ply

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,221 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks but not to ply

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,698 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,180 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,161 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,217 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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MA04 TBU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA04 TBU, 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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MA04 TBU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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