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RF04 AKK

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,634 mi
Last recorded111,634 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 AKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 111,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

exhaust middle box poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2024 109,296 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 107,458 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2022 106,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 105,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges slightly and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight damage to upper body panels

Pass 13 Jul 2020 104,911 miles

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

Offside Rear door damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2020 104,855 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear door damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2019 103,016 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,798 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded slight leak from centre box

slight damage to offside upper body panels

Fail 26 Apr 2018 100,798 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded slight leak from centre box

slight damage to offside upper body panels

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,918 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2017 96,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,035 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,535 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Apr 2015 89,535 miles

front brake discs pitted

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 80,199 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust clamp in poor condition

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 7 Apr 2014 80,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust clamp in poor condition

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,020 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 79,020 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,995 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,995 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,774 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,096 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,888 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,270 miles

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

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

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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RF04 AKK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RF04 AKK, 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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RF04 AKK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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