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NC04 PNE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

152,683 mi
Last recorded152,683 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 PNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 152,683 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 152,681 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2020 144,142 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 6 Oct 2020 144,122 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2019 128,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs are slightly worn and pitted

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front chassis legs have slight surface corrosion

n/s and o/s inner sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,781 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 108,774 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,600 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs are heavily corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,689 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,953 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED IN REAR

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK IINNER JOINTS

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

both front inner brake discs worn

Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

both front inner brake discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,713 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 60,713 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,108 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 60,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,671 miles

both rear tyres showing start of tread separation

brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 56,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres showing start of tread separation

brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,620 miles

both front brake discs

Fail 4 Jul 2011 53,620 miles

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

both front brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,419 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s fromt wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 16 Jun 2009 46,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s fromt wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,504 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 36,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,973 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 PNE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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