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HT04 NLM

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,530 mi
Last recorded135,530 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 NLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 135,530 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to corroded and leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to injector failure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected door sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected door sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer in very poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2023 135,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust saddle strap on backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 135,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust saddle strap on backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 134,816 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 134,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2021 132,107 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 132,033 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 108,476 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 92,016 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 91,968 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 84,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,941 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,650 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 67,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,833 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 50,125 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,125 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,109 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 48,108 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,892 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2009 42,676 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,085 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 31,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat n/s/rear s/belt not fully inspected

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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HT04 NLM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HT04 NLM, 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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HT04 NLM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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