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NJ04 MWK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,758 mi
Last recorded61,758 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 MWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 61,758 miles

Age related under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corrosion

Reversing light not working

Slight play rack

Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 61,756 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Age related under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corrosion

Reversing light not working

Slight play rack

Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 61,431 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear sill have had previous repairs

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no reverse light not needed till 2009

Fail 28 Feb 2025 61,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no reverse light not needed till 2009

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear sill have had previous repairs

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 60,895 miles

Age related under body corrosion

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 60,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165.65.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 60,156 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

previous welding to outer sills

Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,386 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2022 59,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Age related under body corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,569 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 58,567 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,611 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 57,610 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight brake bind offside front

wipers poor

Fail 27 Feb 2019 56,322 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight brake bind offside front

wipers poor

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,096 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 55,096 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,171 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,017 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2014 49,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,350 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,251 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,041 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,979 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 25,390 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 25,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,736 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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NJ04 MWK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJ04 MWK, 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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NJ04 MWK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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