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NL04 UTJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,482 mi
Last recorded70,482 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 70,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 75,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 75,020 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 75,019 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,010 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,313 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,403 miles

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

back box exhaust hanger starting to corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,436 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,418 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,831 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,157 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 51,161 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,768 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 43,768 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,201 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,201 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 27,954 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front tyres both have outer sidewall cracks

Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,954 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front tyres both have outer sidewall cracks

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,441 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 UTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 NL04 UTJ, 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 UTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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