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NJ04 MXZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,317 mi
Last recorded94,317 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 MXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 94,317 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 94,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 91,116 miles

BOTH WIPERS IN POOR CONDITION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 2 May 2018 91,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH WIPERS IN POOR CONDITION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S HEADLAMP WATER CONDENSATION

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 5 Apr 2017 88,123 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 85,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,594 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding both rear tyres cracking between treads on inner treads

Fail 11 Apr 2014 50,593 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding both rear tyres cracking between treads on inner treads

Pass 5 May 2013 38,189 miles

backbox outer shell peeling off

Fail 5 May 2013 38,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

backbox outer shell peeling off

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,152 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 26,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,986 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,031 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,630 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,544 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 9,544 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,298 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 MXZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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