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EA04 NLZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

64,976 mi
Last recorded64,976 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 NLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 64,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Condensation inside headlamp unit

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil over front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn down to plastic (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 64,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Condensation inside headlamp unit

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil over front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn down to plastic (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 63,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering / beam image output deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly / on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill area's damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2022 61,352 miles

centre exhaust section corroding

welding repairs presented covered in underseal

Fail 8 Dec 2022 61,352 miles

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

centre exhaust section corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2022 61,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective outer head lamp lens weathered / no beam image output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective outer head lamp lens weathered / no beam image output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust section corroding

nearside outer sill area's damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,306 miles

Central Exhaust rusty

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 59,306 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Exhaust rusty

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 58,265 miles

Centre exhaust rusty

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2020 58,265 miles

Centre exhaust rusty

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,841 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2018 53,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 53,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,251 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

both near side tyres have small cuts in the side walls

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,818 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 45,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,397 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 41,392 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,002 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,483 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 27,986 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2012 27,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 23,405 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 18,784 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,950 miles

all tyres slightly perrished

Fail 7 Dec 2009 14,950 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 11 Dec 2008 10,518 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 9,188 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 6,185 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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EA04 NLZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 EA04 NLZ, 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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EA04 NLZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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