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NH04 VXL

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,780 mi
Last recorded112,780 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 VXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 112,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 106,408 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 100,139 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 100,139 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 94,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 88,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 83,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 78,320 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 71,750 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 May 2015 65,268 miles

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 May 2014 59,478 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 7 May 2013 54,286 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 54,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 May 2012 49,573 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 9 May 2012 49,573 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear silencer corroded ( not blowing and still secure)

Pass 13 May 2011 44,020 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 38,555 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 32,007 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,262 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,039 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 VXL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

NH04 VXL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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