2004 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · AO04 PLJ
2004 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 120,004 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO04 PLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2026
- 120,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO04 PLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Citroen C3 (AO04 PLJ) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AO04 PLJ Mileage History
- 26/03/2024108,662 mi
- 28/03/2024108,662 mi
- 25/03/2025115,973 mi+7,311 mi
- 25/03/2025115,975 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/2026120,004 mi+4,029 mi
Average of roughly 5,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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