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NJ04 MWY

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,625 mi
Last recorded54,625 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 MWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 54,625 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,855 miles

Both sill panel corroded

Corrosion to rear suspension components and front sub frame

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 52,855 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both sill panel corroded

Corrosion to rear suspension components and front sub frame

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

Pass 27 May 2023 49,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear jack point corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear jack point corroded

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

Fail 27 May 2023 49,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear jack point corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear jack point corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2022 46,752 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,807 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2019 33,810 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 33,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,723 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 32,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,814 miles

offside rear tyre cracked on the outer sidewall

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2016 31,814 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre cracked on the outer sidewall

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,501 miles

offside rear tyre cracked on the sidewall

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2015 30,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre cracked on the sidewall

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,833 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2014 28,833 miles

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,116 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Mar 2013 27,116 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,011 miles

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,278 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,410 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,554 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,261 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 12,260 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,524 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 MWY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWY, 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 MWY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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