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NL04 VAX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,565 mi
Last recorded88,565 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 VAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 88,565 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 88,526 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 84,491 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear under body slightly corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2023 84,478 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear under body slightly corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 83,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sill outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner / outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 76,091 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner / outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,229 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,568 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,539 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 72,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,629 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,723 miles

bonet support rod missing

exhaust corroding heavily in places

front brake discs poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroding in places

oil sump corroded and leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2014 64,723 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)

bonet support rod missing

exhaust corroding heavily in places

front brake discs poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroding in places

oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,194 miles

Front bulkhead brake pipe corroding

Bonnet prop rod missing

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Underchassis and rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2013 57,194 miles

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

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

Bonnet prop rod missing

Front bulkhead brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Underchassis and rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,360 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,022 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,508 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 39,508 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,566 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,251 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 14,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VAX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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