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PA04 UPB

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

61,518 mi
Last recorded61,518 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 UPB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 61,518 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front and centre part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2024 58,179 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 58,174 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,869 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 57,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corrode but not excessive

Pass 23 Dec 2022 57,296 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))

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills

Fail 20 Dec 2022 57,294 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills

Pass 29 Nov 2021 56,554 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,790 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 55,790 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 55,020 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 54,160 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 54,160 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 53,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 52,047 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,863 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,529 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 49,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,336 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 48,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,950 miles

nos front strut top mount stiff in operation

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 12 Jan 2012 45,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

back box corroded

rear wiper blade torn

sill covers fit

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

back box corroded

rear wiper blade torn

sill covers fit

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,175 miles

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,392 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 42,392 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,355 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 39,355 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,878 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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PA04 UPB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PA04 UPB, 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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PA04 UPB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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