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OX04 CJJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,467 mi
Last recorded69,467 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 CJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn off near smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 68,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lower on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Sep 2024 68,807 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lower on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 May 2022 67,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre,lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre,lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 May 2021 67,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre lower on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre,lower on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 66,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

tow ball removed at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,811 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear bump stops fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both suspension bump stops removed

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 May 2016 61,283 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Suspension bump stops removed

Tow ball removed

Fail 9 May 2016 61,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Suspension bump stops removed

Tow ball removed

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,026 miles

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,150 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight corrosion to rear silencer

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2013 55,907 miles

Inner face of both front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 May 2012 51,920 miles

Inner face front brake discsc worn

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2012 51,920 miles

Inner face front brake discsc worn

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 47,596 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 47,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 44,265 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 44,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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OX04 CJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OX04 CJJ, 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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What year was OX04 CJJ registered?

OX04 CJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for OX04 CJJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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