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AX04 NVU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,717 mi
Last recorded105,717 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 NVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 105,717 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 101,988 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 101,978 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 97,400 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 97,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 87,734 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 87,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,060 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,744 miles

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,368 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,802 miles

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r brakes lower than o/s/r

Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r brakes lower than o/s/r

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 69,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level(centre)brake lamp presumed disconnnected

rear exhaust section in poor external condition

Fail 30 Aug 2014 69,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level(centre)brake lamp presumed disconnnected

rear exhaust section in poor external condition

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,098 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 54,420 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,891 miles

All tyres worn near legal limit

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 33,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,487 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades borderline pass

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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AX04 NVU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AX04 NVU, 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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AX04 NVU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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