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OV04 NSZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

97,789 mi
Last recorded97,789 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 NSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 97,789 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 96,034 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 93,004 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 89,823 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2022 86,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 82,949 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 80,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,196 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,640 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 72,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer failed (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,017 miles

Centre section of exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,508 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,867 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,010 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

parking permit stuck in windscreen zone b

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,707 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,512 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,529 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 NSZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 NSZ, 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 OV04 NSZ registered?

OV04 NSZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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