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MA04 NVE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,290 mi
Last recorded48,290 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 NVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 48,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 44,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 44,989 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 39,878 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 39,878 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 27,191 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 25,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 24,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,828 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,595 miles

both rear tyres very badly perished

Fail 14 Mar 2018 22,595 miles

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

both rear tyres very badly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2017 21,380 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and down the tread pattern

Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,980 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 19,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,921 miles

All four tyres cracking between tread

Both near side tyres side walls perrished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,545 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 14,061 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,061 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,377 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 8,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 6,468 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 6,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MA04 NVE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MA04 NVE, 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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MA04 NVE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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