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NU04 MKE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,485 mi
Last recorded38,485 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 MKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 38,485 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 38,480 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 34,315 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 28,760 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 24,542 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 20,071 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 20,071 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust back box body band (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 19,796 miles

back box hanger broken

Pass 11 Dec 2019 18,331 miles

back box hanger broken

Fail 11 Dec 2019 18,331 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

back box hanger broken

Pass 12 Dec 2018 17,451 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 16,112 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 16,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 15,629 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 15,629 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,286 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,831 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 14,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front offside tyre tread cracked.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 14,412 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,983 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 13,983 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,452 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 13,452 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,585 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 12,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,000 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 11,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,314 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 5,890 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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NU04 MKE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 NU04 MKE, 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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NU04 MKE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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