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GU04 NDJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

129,331 mi
Last recorded129,331 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 NDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 129,331 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 129,331 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 121,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 121,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 114,583 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 106,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 97,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 97,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,507 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 90,506 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,102 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,102 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 78,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 78,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 78,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 73,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,614 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 69,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,833 miles

offside and nearside headlight aims poor/condensation in headlights

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2015 62,803 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside headlight aims poor/condensation in headlights

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,771 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,771 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,159 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,728 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall no cords showing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 48,728 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall no cords showing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,957 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,957 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,628 miles

hi stoplight not working

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,264 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 25,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,358 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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GU04 NDJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU04 NDJ, 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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GU04 NDJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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