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NL04 UBF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,963 mi
Last recorded120,963 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 120,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 111,772 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,924 miles

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 104,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,717 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 95,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 87,943 miles

oil leak front discs

Fail 11 May 2015 87,941 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak front discs

Pass 30 Apr 2014 789,667 miles

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

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

o/s and front head lamps have moisture

o/s and n/s side repeaters incorrect colour

Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,289 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front lenses have condonsation on them

oil residue found on gear box

Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,518 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 63,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,568 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 57,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,890 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 47,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,526 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 39,526 miles

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

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

recommend tracking due to tyre wear

Fail 13 Mar 2008 28,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,241 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Feb 2007 19,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,112 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 UBF 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 59.1%.

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 UBF, 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 UBF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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