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OV04 NSE

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

59,906 mi
Last recorded59,906 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 NSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 59,906 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,326 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 56,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 53,248 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 53,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,002 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 47,084 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount rough when operated

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 47,084 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front top mount rough when operated

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 45,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,028 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 40,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 31,658 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,889 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 24,073 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 24,073 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,817 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 20,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,075 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,013 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 18,013 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,950 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,884 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,638 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 11,674 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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OV04 NSE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OV04 NSE, 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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OV04 NSE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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