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MJ54 NHD

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,852 mi
Last recorded89,852 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 NHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 89,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle covered in underseal for rust protection

Fail 15 May 2026 89,704 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened TopMount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 73,665 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 73,665 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 71,614 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,376 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 62,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,030 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,411 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,339 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 45,496 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 45,496 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front head light misted.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,750 miles

Offside headlight condensed

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,515 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,050 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 20,666 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,303 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,540 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,911 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,320 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,622 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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MJ54 NHD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,124cc 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 MJ54 NHD, 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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MJ54 NHD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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