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FD04 NKM

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

80,149 mi
Last recorded80,149 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 NKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 80,149 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 30 Aug 2024 80,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,224 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,337 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 73,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 71,002 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,540 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 68,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 64,537 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 64,537 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,226 miles

exaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,939 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 56,939 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,084 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,785 miles

Exhaust at front and rear shows signs of corrossion

Fail 7 Jul 2015 45,785 miles

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

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

Exhaust at front and rear shows signs of corrossion

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,093 miles

Exhaust box at rear shows signs of corrossion

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,994 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 39,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,085 miles

Exhaust at middle shows signs of corrossion

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 32,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

dents and scratchers on bodywork damage on wheel trims front tyres worn on edges front brake discs lipped

slight play in n/s/f link arm exhaust corroded rear tyres cracking in treds

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,129 miles

dents and scratchers on bodywork damage on wheel trims front tyres worn on edges front brake discs lipped

slight play in n/s/f link arm exhaust corroded rear tyres cracking in treds

Fail 8 Jul 2010 27,268 miles

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

damage on wheel trims and n/s/f bumper wing

oil on engine lip on front brake discs play in front link arms exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,268 miles

damage on wheel trims and n/s/f bumper wing

oil on engine lip on front brake discs play in front link arms exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,219 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,076 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,357 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 13,038 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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FD04 NKM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red 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 FD04 NKM, 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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What year was FD04 NKM registered?

FD04 NKM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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