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MT04 EVM

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,104 mi
Last recorded49,104 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 EVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 49,104 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 49,104 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 45,389 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 44,076 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 43,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate and baffels in rear silencer are noisey

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub framnes steering suspension and brake components

Fail 12 Dec 2022 43,101 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate and baffels in rear silencer are noisey

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub framnes steering suspension and brake components

Pass 12 Jan 2022 42,163 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 41,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 41,097 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,614 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,190 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,358 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 33,357 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,121 miles

Back box outer casing loose heavily corroded and blowing slightly

Coolant leak

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

Middle box outer casing corroded

Radiator leaking

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,008 miles

Back box outer casing corroded

Front suspension arm bushes slightly cracked

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,273 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,333 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,864 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,454 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 19,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,213 miles

small cut to n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,082 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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MT04 EVM 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 79.2%.

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 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 MT04 EVM, 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 MT04 EVM registered?

MT04 EVM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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