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MW04 NPD

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,245 mi
Last recorded86,245 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 NPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,245 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 86,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 77,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,782 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

complete exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,661 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front plastic wheel arch liners slightly loose

slight binding offside front brake

slight deterioration alternator belt

Fail 9 Jan 2013 62,661 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front plastic wheel arch liners slightly loose

slight binding offside front brake

slight deterioration alternator belt

Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine belt fraying requires changing

front exhaust bolt looks slightly loose

nearside rear tyre is just on legal tread depth of 1.6mm

slight binding both rear brakes/handbrake travel requires adjustment/repair

slight corrosion underbody components

wiperblades slightly split/indicator bulbs slightly discoloured/oil slightly low

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,775 miles

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

both front plastic wheel arch liners slightly loose

drivers wiperblade split still clearing screen

slight corrosion underbody components

Fail 10 Nov 2010 51,774 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

both front plastic wheel arch liners slightly loose

drivers wiperblade split still clearing screen

slight corrosion underbody components

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,659 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front inner plastic wheel arch covers deteriorated not yet fouling roadwheels

slight cracking offside rear tyre on sidewalls no cords yet exposed

slight deterioration all exhaust system

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,527 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front inner plastic wheel arch covers slightly deteriorated/slightly loose not yet fouling roadwheels

coolant on minimum/oil on minimum

engine belts whining noise

rear wiperblade deteriorated/both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

slight corrosion underbody/components/exhaust rear silencer

slight cracking both rear tyres tread/sidewalls no cords yet exposed

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,586 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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MW04 NPD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW04 NPD, 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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MW04 NPD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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