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EF04 NFV

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,391 mi
Last recorded57,391 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothg front discs corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish and on limit outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light clear lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2017 53,514 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 53,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,953 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,347 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,925 miles

front brakes are binding

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,311 miles

front regstration plate slighlty insecure

nasty bearing noise coming from behind cam cover highly recommend further investigation

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front brakes slightly binding

looks to have coolant leak from radiator

Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,882 miles

exhaust back box is corroded

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped

Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres are close to the wear indicators -3mm,and perishing

both rear tyres are perishing

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroding

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 26,827 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 21,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,907 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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EF04 NFV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF04 NFV, 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 NFV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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