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LG04 NHJ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,203 mi
Last recorded42,203 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 NHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 42,203 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 40,342 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 40,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 38,512 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 38,512 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 36,691 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 34,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,535 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 32,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonnet pull lever is insecure

Offside Front Bonnet stay insecure

Offside Front Water inside headlamp

Fail 13 Feb 2020 32,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonnet pull lever is insecure

Offside Front Bonnet stay insecure

Offside Front Water inside headlamp

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 30,897 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 30,897 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 29,735 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 29,735 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box deterorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,441 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both w/bones (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 28,441 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both w/bones (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking/perishing on s/walls/tread

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,716 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 24,636 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 24,636 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 23,514 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,667 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 22,666 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,526 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 15,876 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 12,371 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 8,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 4,538 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 3,048 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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LG04 NHJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG04 NHJ, 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 LG04 NHJ registered?

LG04 NHJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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