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RJ04 EPU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,169 mi
Last recorded34,169 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 EPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 34,169 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 25,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 Mar 2023 22,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 21,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,683 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,522 miles

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,589 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,382 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,061 miles

both sides rear tires starting to perish.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,783 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 16,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

runs to clean to get emissions reading

slight lip on both front discs

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,928 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,486 miles

both wiper blade rubbers splitting

horn works intermittantly

Fail 10 Mar 2010 11,486 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blade rubbers splitting

horn works intermittantly

Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,886 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,994 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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RJ04 EPU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RJ04 EPU, 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 RJ04 EPU registered?

RJ04 EPU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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