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NJ04 MXP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,926 mi
Last recorded96,926 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 MXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 96,926 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,973 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded, but unable to assess properly due to it being covered

Offside Front Flexible hose may be routed incorrectly

Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end has a double lock nut, advise replacement

Nearside Outer sill probably has a hole at the rear, but it's covered and not visible

Offside Front Brake hose may not be routed correctly, advise attention

Fail 31 May 2019 88,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end has a double lock nut, advise replacement

Nearside Outer sill probably has a hole at the rear, but it's covered and not visible

Offside Front Brake hose may not be routed correctly, advise attention

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,709 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 82,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,272 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 72,005 miles

high level brake light in op

Fail 13 May 2016 71,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light in op

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2015 61,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,152 miles

engine light on

exhaust rear section deteriorated and leaking gases

Fail 12 Feb 2014 56,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

eml light on

front wiper smearing

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 27 Feb 2013 49,608 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

eml light on

front wiper smearing

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,476 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 44,475 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,085 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,635 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,896 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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NJ04 MXP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NJ04 MXP, 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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NJ04 MXP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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