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NL04 XGD

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,688 mi
Last recorded77,688 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 XGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 77,688 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,574 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,434 miles

2 front tyres cracked

nearside wiper deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,421 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view screen condensed up like delamination damage (8.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre split perished (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracked perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,877 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 76,868 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres becoming cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,004 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,004 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,805 miles

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

o/s wiper torn slightly

rear brake disks corroaded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,805 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper torn slightly

rear brake disks corroaded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,970 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 65,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,690 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,513 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 40,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,510 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,374 miles

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

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

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 XGD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XGD, 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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What year was NL04 XGD registered?

NL04 XGD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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