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MW04 NPG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,440 mi
Last recorded43,440 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 NPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 43,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 43,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 38,313 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 38,313 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 35,044 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 34,527 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn low inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 34,526 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn low inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 33,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 38,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 32,990 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,839 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cracks in tread

Fail 12 Sep 2018 31,833 miles

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

Both rear tyres have deep cracks in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,693 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,967 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,156 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,799 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 21,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,462 miles

both front tyres heavily cracked but not showing ply

Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,346 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 14,187 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 11,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 8,708 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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MW04 NPG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW04 NPG, 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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MW04 NPG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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