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EA04 NKG

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,258 mi
Last recorded66,258 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 NKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 66,258 miles

Central Exhaust silencer damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin detaching

Fail 12 Jun 2025 66,258 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit ***STRONG ADVISE*** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin detaching

Pass 14 May 2024 62,912 miles

Central, Rear Box Outer Shell Deteriorated /Flakey/ Deformed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central , Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 2011 (13yr Old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 2012 (12 yr Old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil in Coolant, Oil Level to High

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Points, Within 30 cm of Prescribed Area (axle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,973 miles

Central Centre Box , Rear Box Corroded/Flakey 2nd Skin

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOT 2011 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth , DOT 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,968 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 56,231 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 56,224 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 55,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,952 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,246 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,821 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,437 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,340 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,521 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,666 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,880 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,167 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,780 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 19,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,201 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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EA04 NKG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol 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 EA04 NKG, 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 EA04 NKG registered?

EA04 NKG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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