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NJ04 PJY

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,585 mi
Last recorded86,585 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 PJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 78,915 miles

Front Fog/Spot lights not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion Offside Rear Sill and Rear Underside of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 78,915 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Fog/Spot lights not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion Offside Rear Sill and Rear Underside of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 73,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn to inside edge below 2mm tread in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,849 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 64,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,807 miles

front discs high spot due to standing

slight play in n/s inner tie rod

Fail 29 Oct 2014 60,807 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front discs high spot due to standing

slight play in n/s inner tie rod

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,184 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 51,489 miles

offside front disc baddly corroded and over heated

Fail 27 Oct 2012 51,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front disc baddly corroded and over heated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,762 miles

23% front brake imbalance

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear box corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 46,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,006 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 42,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 33,440 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,927 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,930 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 PJY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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