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NL04 XGF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,605 mi
Last recorded133,605 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2013 133,605 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 133,605 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 122,098 miles

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

eml light on dash

oil leak at sump

Fail 30 Nov 2011 122,096 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

eml light on dash

oil leak at sump

Pass 15 Dec 2010 108,584 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 108,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,045 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 92,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,470 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 72,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,638 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 47,638 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,833 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 XGF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

NL04 XGF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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