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N8 JNY

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,144 mi
Last recorded83,144 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 JNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 83,144 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 83,124 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 80,818 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded b4 flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust coroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 80,818 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded b4 flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust coroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,068 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,289 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer rear sill in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 69,391 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded but not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 69,387 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded but not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 66,194 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 66,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lense in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense in very poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense in poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear silencers are in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 63,119 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear silencers are in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,823 miles

both front tyres worn at inner tread

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,351 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,968 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 45,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,296 miles

Offside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 30,829 miles

front inner brake pads look worn

Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,483 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jan 2012 16,815 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 16,809 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,297 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 13,957 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,603 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 8,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 8,338 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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N8 JNY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N8 JNY, 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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N8 JNY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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