CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ04 NZV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,121 mi
Last recorded69,121 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 NZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 69,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper o/s front upper drop link gator split

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 66,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,630 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 63,052 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 60,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,228 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in the tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in the tread

Fail 8 Aug 2018 54,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in the tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in the tread

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,677 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,242 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads running low

N/S/R tyre badly out of shape

O/S/R tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,657 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

N/S/F tyre slightly worn outside edge

O/S/F tyre slightly worn inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,633 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,171 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 39,171 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 35,011 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,741 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 30,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,793 miles

both front tyres, walls scrubbed

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,571 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,062 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ04 NZV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PJ04 NZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ04 NZV?

You can check the full history of PJ04 NZV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ04 NZV registered?

PJ04 NZV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is PJ04 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ04 NZV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ04 NZV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ04 NZV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.