CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML04 ETV

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,551 mi
Last recorded75,551 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 ETV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 75,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking on inner wall

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,933 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,933 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,285 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 74,283 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding h (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,354 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 73,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,356 miles

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

Nearside Front engine has oil leak

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

exhaust corroded on outer skin on back box

Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,356 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front engine has oil leak

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

exhaust corroded on outer skin on back box

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,784 miles

o/s/front tyre on the inner edge wearing

Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,784 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. n/s front headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working n\s number bulb not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/front tyre on the inner edge wearing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear locking wheel stud end broke

Fail 28 Oct 2014 63,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear locking wheel stud end broke

Pass 9 Nov 2013 52,278 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake pads low

Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,783 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,371 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,345 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,116 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,095 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML04 ETV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ML04 ETV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML04 ETV?

You can check the full history of ML04 ETV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML04 ETV registered?

ML04 ETV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is ML04 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML04 ETV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML04 ETV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML04 ETV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.