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NJ04 MXR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,058 mi
Last recorded85,058 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,058 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 85,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 80,062 miles

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,415 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear bump stops missing

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 6 Dec 2017 76,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear bump stops missing

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,828 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

rear bump stops missing

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 13 Dec 2016 71,828 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

rear bump stops missing

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 17 Dec 2015 65,896 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 59,955 miles

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

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

rear bump stops missing

surface corrosion around rear chassis

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,955 miles

rear bump stops missing

surface corrosion around rear chassis

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,803 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 22 Apr 2013 50,803 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,421 miles

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 25 Apr 2012 45,421 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 9 May 2011 40,023 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 36,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet releace handle broken

Pass 1 Dec 2010 36,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet releace handle broken

Pass 19 Jun 2010 35,921 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 35,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,901 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 22,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 22,593 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 19,082 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 MXR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NJ04 MXR, 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 MXR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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