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ML04 JVZ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,715 mi
Last recorded58,715 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 JVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 58,715 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and significantly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 58,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and significantly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 55,116 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 55,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 55,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 52,890 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 52,890 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 48,620 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2023 48,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 45,072 miles

exhaust deteriated

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,061 miles

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

exhaust center box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre and back boxes corroded and collapsing

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,261 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Nearside play in steering arm

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,609 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,479 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,206 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 31,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,557 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 27,557 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,986 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 16,986 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 13,329 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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ML04 JVZ 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 ML04 JVZ, 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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ML04 JVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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