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NG04 JMV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,779 mi
Last recorded94,779 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 JMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2019 94,770 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,397 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 93,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front washer upside down srut top mount

Pass 15 Jul 2017 91,736 miles

Body damage

Engine sump pan corroded and starting to leak

Exhaust corrosion

Front sub-frame corroded

Outer sills weakening

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 91,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Body damage

Engine sump pan corroded and starting to leak

Exhaust corrosion

Front sub-frame corroded

Outer sills weakening

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,266 miles

Engine sump pan corroded

Front brake pipes corroded, next to nearside inner wing

Front sub-frame corroded

General chassis corrosion

Outer sills weakening

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,024 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,142 miles

Advise play beginning to appear on both inner sides of the steering rack ends

Advise slight play on both front drop link top ball joints

Fail 17 Jul 2014 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

**Info on the indicator defects they require new amber bulb elements fitting as virtually now clear light emmitting**

Advise play beginning to appear on both inner sides of the steering rack ends

Advise slight play on both front drop link top ball joints

Tyre size for referanceis 165/70/14

Fail 29 Jul 2013 34,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,121 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 67,057 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,459 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 61,458 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,377 miles

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

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

slight tightness in nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,886 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 46,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,176 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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NG04 JMV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NG04 JMV, 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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NG04 JMV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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