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NC04 JXB

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,946 mi
Last recorded103,946 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 JXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 May 2022 103,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from abs pump to join on floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front play in steering rack relative to the outer casing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump on N/S along bulkhead to O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 95,967 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs unit slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight grease leak

Fail 12 May 2021 95,967 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs unit slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight grease leak

Pass 20 May 2020 91,388 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2020 91,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 85,044 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 85,044 miles

Exhaust system insecure both exhaust centre mountings adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 76,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 66,589 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 66,587 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort and binding (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2016 58,130 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 58,130 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 47,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 42,015 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 42,015 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 34,072 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,972 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 30,972 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 28,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,269 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 22,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,765 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 15,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 15,053 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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NC04 JXB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC04 JXB, 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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NC04 JXB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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