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NM04 EZU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

123,890 mi
Last recorded123,890 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 EZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 123,890 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 123,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 117,149 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 117,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 108,517 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 108,515 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 99,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 99,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 91,159 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 91,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,892 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 80,460 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,981 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 76,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,125 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low

nearside headlamp damp and dull image

rear exhaust heavily coroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 61,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low

nearside headlamp damp and dull image

rear exhaust heavily coroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,781 miles

nearside front headlamp damp

radiator coroded and leaking slightly.

rear exhaust heavily coroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 54,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front headlamp damp

radiator coroded and leaking slightly.

rear exhaust heavily coroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 47,502 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyre treads cracking

exhaust back box rusting bad

high level stop light inop

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2014 47,502 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyre treads cracking

exhaust back box rusting bad

high level stop light inop

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,187 miles

rear exhaust heavily coroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,884 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,654 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 22,654 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,889 miles

both front wipers split but clearing windcreen

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jan 2009 19,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,300 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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NM04 EZU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NM04 EZU, 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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NM04 EZU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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