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NE04 DWP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,068 mi
Last recorded85,068 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE04 DWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2017 85,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Not Tested Due To Binding Brake

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,904 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 78,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,449 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 74,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,861 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 64,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

tailgate stop light not working

sump leaking due to poor repair

Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

offside rear Tyre starting to crack all the way around tread

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,059 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 49,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,264 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 41,256 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 33,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake rough when operated

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,571 miles

hand brake rough when operated

Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,491 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 19,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,903 miles

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

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

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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NE04 DWP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NE04 DWP, 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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NE04 DWP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 August 2004.

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