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OU04 ZYJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,555 mi
Last recorded17,555 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 ZYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 17,555 miles

Engine misfiring

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 17,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play corroded (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 17,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded also (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front no plate damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2024 17,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded also (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front no plate damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2023 17,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 17,208 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 17,017 miles

Exhaust central silencer deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 16,820 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 16,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 15,310 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in headlamp (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 15,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in headlamp (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 14,550 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 13,934 miles

offside wiper split

Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,259 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 12,812 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,356 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,835 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 11,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,146 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 11,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 9,974 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 6,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 5,394 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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OU04 ZYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OU04 ZYJ, 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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OU04 ZYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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