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RA04 XFR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

174,664 mi
Last recorded174,664 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 XFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 174,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2024 171,050 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 165,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 155,936 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 149,330 miles

Exhaust mounting defective several mounts defective but system is not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 149,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective several mounts defective but system is not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2020 143,576 miles

Exhaust mounting defective several mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Slight brake binding

Pass 28 Aug 2019 138,978 miles

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

Offside Front headlamp misted

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 138,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

Offside Front headlamp misted

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 130,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,047 miles

eml on

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight oil around engine

Fail 23 Aug 2017 121,020 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight oil around engine

eml on

Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,671 miles

165/70R14

bonnet prop retaining clip broken.

grease leak from offside front outer cv gaiter.

oil leak[s].

Fail 22 Aug 2016 110,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high poor beam image (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

165/70R14

bonnet prop retaining clip broken.

grease leak from offside front outer cv gaiter.

oil leak[s].

Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,894 miles

n/s c.v boot perished.

n/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge.

rear silencer in poor condition.

tested in wet condition.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,513 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 90,488 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

poor beam pettern on n/s headlight

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,785 miles

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

damage to offside front wing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,254 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,592 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,549 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,002 miles

both wipers small splits on ends

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,877 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 14,985 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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RA04 XFR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RA04 XFR, 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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RA04 XFR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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