CarVerify

Free Car Check

MC04 YAJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

44,966 mi
Last recorded44,966 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 YAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 44,966 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 44,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 37,117 miles

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 26 Mar 2024 32,413 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 32,413 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working dipped (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 30,289 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 30,272 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 27,545 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENTION COMPOENTS CORRODING

Fail 30 Mar 2022 27,545 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENTION COMPOENTS CORRODING

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 27,391 miles

Exhaust system corroded solid at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2020 26,875 miles

Exhaust system corroded Not blowing and time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,011 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,378 miles

Rear exhaust system corroding and outer skin detaching NOT BLOWING

Pass 13 Mar 2017 24,511 miles

Rear exhaust corroding solid at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,567 miles

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION IS CORRODED BUT SERVICABLE

Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,715 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 22,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,717 miles

EARLY SIGNS OF PLAY TO NEARSIDE SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT/EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODING

Fail 18 Mar 2013 20,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,447 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,990 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

O/S/R INDICATOR DIS-COLOURING

Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,197 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,984 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 15,712 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,712 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 13,509 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MC04 YAJ 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 73.1%.

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 MC04 YAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MC04 YAJ?

You can check the full history of MC04 YAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MC04 YAJ registered?

MC04 YAJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is MC04 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC04 YAJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MC04 YAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MC04 YAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.