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LR04 NVW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,640 mi
Last recorded27,640 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 NVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 27,640 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 24,973 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 24,973 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 24,240 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 21,826 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 19,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 19,389 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 19,298 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 19,298 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 19,127 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 18,425 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 18,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 17,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,657 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,729 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,576 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,162 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished.

offside front tyre sidewall perished.

offside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 9,848 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 6,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 5,436 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 5,436 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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LR04 NVW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LR04 NVW, 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 LR04 NVW registered?

LR04 NVW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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