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SD04 AOB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,530 mi
Last recorded57,530 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 AOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 57,530 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 57,530 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 44,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge bald and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 43,210 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp aim requirements just met

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front headlamp aim requirements just met (condensation) on lens

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

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

this vehicle is in the early stage of corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2023 42,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread block area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 42,561 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lift exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread block area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. Pipes between flexi hoses and cylinders. (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 39,477 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Bearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. Pipes between flexi hoses and cylinders. (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 37,989 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 37,989 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough Coil spring fouling body. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,913 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,888 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyre treads splitting

Fail 30 Sep 2015 31,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear tyre treads splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,221 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak underneath

rear exhaust box outershell deteriorating

rear exhaust mteal hanger broken but not insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2014 30,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak underneath

rear exhaust box outershell deteriorating

rear exhaust mteal hanger broken but not insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,568 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 28,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,661 miles

exhaust corroded

wipers worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,704 miles

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

water in o/s/r lens

Fail 12 Aug 2011 24,703 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

water in o/s/r lens

Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,406 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,801 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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SD04 AOB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SD04 AOB, 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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SD04 AOB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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