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NM04 VCE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,277 mi
Last recorded48,277 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 VCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 48,277 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2025 46,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 42,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 36,920 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 35,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,472 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,214 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 35,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,670 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 34,661 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative top mount (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,927 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,916 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,739 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,712 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,599 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,491 miles

o/s/f coil spring rubbing on body when jacked up

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,971 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,612 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 23,612 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,084 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 VCE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NM04 VCE, 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 NM04 VCE registered?

NM04 VCE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is NM04 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM04 VCE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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