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PE04 JNK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,170 mi
Last recorded92,170 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 JNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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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

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 92,170 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 92,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level low.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 84,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 84,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 80,371 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,756 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 75,756 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 74,053 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 72,809 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 72,025 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated .. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 72,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated .. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,444 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 70,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose not clipped up (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 64,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose not clipped up (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 57,195 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm with uneven and irregular wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

osf brake flexi insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2016 57,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm with uneven and irregular wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

osf brake flexi insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 39,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 36,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,591 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2013 33,892 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,177 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 31,177 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 29,630 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 29,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 27,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 27,603 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 25,125 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,533 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,108 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 19,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PE04 JNK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE04 JNK, 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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PE04 JNK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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