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HV04 NDL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,671 mi
Last recorded128,671 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 NDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 128,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 128,671 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section at front & rear. (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 125,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to abs module (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers fitted.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 125,914 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to abs module (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 121,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 121,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 110,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front wheel bearing has a slight noise.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rear silencer in poor condition.

o/s front brake has a slight bind.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 101,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rear silencer in poor condition.

o/s front brake has a slight bind.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 90,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 90,849 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,481 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,734 miles

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

parking brake slightly sticky in operation

Fail 16 Mar 2010 74,734 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

parking brake slightly sticky in operation

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,702 miles

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

parking brake sticky in operation

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,785 miles

nearside front inner wing cover slightly insecure

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 10 Mar 2008 66,785 miles

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

nearside front inner wing cover slightly insecure

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre tread just over 2mm

Fail 21 Mar 2007 61,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre just over 2mm

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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HV04 NDL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 HV04 NDL, 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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HV04 NDL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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