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NL04 SFX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,024 mi
Last recorded91,024 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 SFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,645 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 76,514 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen de- laminating (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 76,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 76,357 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,831 miles

Windscreen delaminating

Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,831 miles

Windscreen delaminating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,100 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,100 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 44,828 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,542 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 40,682 miles

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

centre stop inop

Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,073 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,148 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2011 32,148 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,430 miles

high level brake lamp loose

Fail 2 Mar 2010 27,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level brake lamp loose

Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,919 miles

Baby seat on n/s/r-seat belt not checked

High level brake light in-op

N/S/F tyre near bald on edges & splitting

O/S/F tyre near bald on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2009 22,919 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Baby seat on n/s/r-seat belt not checked

High level brake light in-op

N/S/F tyre near bald on edges & splitting

O/S/F tyre near bald on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,712 miles

Baby seat on N/S/R seat belt not checked

Bottom bushes starting to split

High level brake light in-op

O/S/R wheel slightly buckled

Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,508 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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NL04 SFX 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 68.2%.

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 NL04 SFX, 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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NL04 SFX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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