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NC04 RCX

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,082 mi
Last recorded117,082 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 RCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 110,180 miles

Nearside wear in inner rack joint

Fail 21 Sep 2015 109,751 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside wear in inner rack joint

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,063 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear suspension bumpstops missing

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust badly corroded but not holed

Pass 13 Oct 2012 82,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emmisions within limits on 2nd test

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 82,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emmisions within limits on 2nd test

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 73,525 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front wishbone bushes starting to deterioate

nearside outter c.v boot inner mount insecure

side sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2011 73,525 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front wishbone bushes starting to deterioate

nearside outter c.v boot inner mount insecure

side sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,325 miles

exhaust rear section corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2010 65,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rear section corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,002 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,717 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 45,359 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in off side front tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2007 45,359 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in off side front tyre

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 RCX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RCX, 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 RCX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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