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EF04 NFU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,622 mi
Last recorded138,622 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 NFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 138,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2017 136,068 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 136,065 miles

Battery insecure Adjoining ecu loose (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 134,078 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 134,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 133,621 miles

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

headlights deteriorating

o/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 12 Nov 2015 133,621 miles

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

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

headlights deteriorating

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 17 Nov 2014 127,091 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 127,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear exhaust system detereated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 114,218 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 114,217 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre wall VERY worn.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre wall worn.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 103,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre wall worn.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,386 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 81,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 73,649 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 73,649 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 60,864 miles

both wiper blades split on ends advise change soon

oil leak from near side inner drive shaft seal

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,737 miles

n/s front anti roll bar link has wear

rear tyres getting close to wear limits

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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EF04 NFU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EF04 NFU, 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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EF04 NFU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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