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NC04 PLV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,982 mi
Last recorded140,982 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 PLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 140,982 miles

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

Offside front suspension spring slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 131,984 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 131,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 117,691 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 113,726 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 113,695 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2011 109,824 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 99,213 miles

Coolant leak

battery loose and insecure

both front wipers smear screen

clutch bites at top of peddal and judders

oil leaks

Fail 27 May 2010 99,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

battery loose and insecure

both front wipers smear screen

both rear tyres wor to 3mm

clutch bites at top of peddal and judders

offside front tyre bald on the edge

offside rear tyre bald on the edge

oil leaks

oil level low

Pass 7 May 2009 89,474 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 78,760 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 62,337 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 PLV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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