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NG04 JVV

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,547 mi
Last recorded128,547 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 JVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 128,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer body panel damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,831 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 127,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2016 125,451 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 121,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2015 121,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 115,724 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 109,502 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 109,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 91,092 miles

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

split in osr tyre but cords not exposed

Fail 22 Mar 2010 78,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,525 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 69,218 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 May 2009 69,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 56,133 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 44,373 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 44,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 JVV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NG04 JVV, 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 JVV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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