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NJ04 NUV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,042 mi
Last recorded71,042 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 NUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,042 miles

Exhaust Silence Bracket Showing Corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 66,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,567 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 62,567 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,609 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 61,128 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 61,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,290 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,851 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,113 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 53,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,508 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,605 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,776 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,333 miles

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

front brake discs worn close to min thickness indicators

Fail 4 Mar 2008 33,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front brake discs worn close to min thickness indicators

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,992 miles

wear starting to affect nearside and offside front tyres inner edges

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 NUV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NJ04 NUV, 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 NUV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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