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NH04 PVU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,478 mi
Last recorded94,478 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 PVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front dipped beam image poor but acceptable

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,874 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Rear bumper cracked

Offside main brake pipe light corrosion

items removed from drivers view prior to test

sump appears porus

Fail 15 Aug 2016 76,874 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Rear bumper cracked

Offside main brake pipe light corrosion

items removed from drivers view prior to test

sump appears porus

Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,989 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,547 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 54,547 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,022 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 51,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,308 miles

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

rear of exhaust deteriorated and hanger corroded away from pipe

Fail 30 Aug 2012 47,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear of exhaust deteriorated and hanger corroded away from pipe

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,317 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 41,317 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,544 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 34,544 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,296 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,879 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,653 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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NH04 PVU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol 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 NH04 PVU, 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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What year was NH04 PVU registered?

NH04 PVU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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