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SP04 NZD

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

76,464 mi
Last recorded76,464 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 NZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 76,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 76,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 73,416 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust blow at rear clamp

indicators showing white/ orange

play in n/s/f inner arm

rusty suspension parts

Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,840 miles

sills soft

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 31 Aug 2023 71,840 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sills soft

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,236 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 68,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,775 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 58,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 54,896 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,893 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,108 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 53,108 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,609 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 51,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,548 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,538 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,419 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,410 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 41,949 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 41,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,177 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,897 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,063 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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SP04 NZD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SP04 NZD, 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

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What year was SP04 NZD registered?

SP04 NZD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is SP04 NZD safe to buy?

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