Official DVLA Record

2004 CITROEN C31.4L DIESEL

FY54 ACO

CITROEN C3 (2004, DIESEL, 1398cc) — mileage recorded at 113,832. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/07/2023
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
1398cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent pass record over the last several years. The most recent test on 13 July 2022 at 113,832 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure exactly one day prior at the same mileage. This suggests a minor issue or presentation failure was identified and rectified immediately. Since that period, the vehicle has maintained a clean test history without further mechanical or structural advisories. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,174 miles per year. Between March 2019 at 101,095 miles and July 2022 at 113,832 miles, the car covered 12,737 miles over three years. This low rate of use suggests infrequent driving which typically reduces wear on drivetrain components and engine internals. However, the lack of recorded MOT data since July 2022 indicates the vehicle may have sat stationary for nearly four years, which often introduces risks related to rubber degradation and brake fluid contamination. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the lower chassis and suspension components, as low-mileage cars often suffer from perished bushes and seized brake calipers. Check for structural corrosion on the rear arches and sills, which are common failure points for this era. Given the gap in testing history, verify the condition of the brake discs for pitting and the tyres for flat spotting or cracking despite potentially sufficient tread depth.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 17:53
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent pass record over the last several years. The most recent test on 13 July 2022 at 113,832 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure exactly one day prior at the same mileage. This suggests a minor issue or presentation failure was identified and rectified immediately. Since that period, the vehicle has maintained a clean test history without further mechanical or structural advisories. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,174 miles per year. Between March 2019 at 101,095 miles and July 2022 at 113,832 miles, the car covered 12,737 miles over three years. This low rate of use suggests infrequent driving which typically reduces wear on drivetrain components and engine internals. However, the lack of recorded MOT data since July 2022 indicates the vehicle may have sat stationary for nearly four years, which often introduces risks related to rubber degradation and brake fluid contamination. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the lower chassis and suspension components, as low-mileage cars often suffer from perished bushes and seized brake calipers. Check for structural corrosion on the rear arches and sills, which are common failure points for this era. Given the gap in testing history, verify the condition of the brake discs for pitting and the tyres for flat spotting or cracking despite potentially sufficient tread depth.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 2004 Citroen C3 (FY54 ACO), we found 2 MOT results in the period of July 2022 to July 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 1 pass and 1 failure recorded. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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