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NL04 UUF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,765 mi
Last recorded100,765 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 100,765 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 100,753 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 95,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,974 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

front exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust is still secure

n/s/f wheel tight to turn

o/s/f wheel tight to turn

oil leak (sump corroded)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 91,974 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

front exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust is still secure

n/s/f wheel tight to turn

o/s/f wheel tight to turn

oil leak (sump corroded)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre edges worn

centre stop light inop

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Mar 2016 88,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre edges worn

centre stop light inop

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop lamp inop

oil leak on sump...sump corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 82,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop lamp inop

oil leak on sump...sump corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,284 miles

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

centre stop light inop

Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

centre stop light inop

Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,418 miles

centre stop lamp inop reqs attention

slight blow on ehaust silencer reqs attention

slight condesaitoin in n/s/f head lamp reqs attention

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,818 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 68,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,832 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding on o/s/f brake

Fail 21 Mar 2011 118,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,389 miles

surface corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 26 Mar 2010 54,389 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

surface corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,471 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 48,368 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear rebound rubber loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,742 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 UUF 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 56.5%.

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 UUF, 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 UUF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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