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NM04 CFF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

92,825 mi
Last recorded92,825 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 CFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 92,825 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate abs warning light on dash (1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front support bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bonnet release lever insecure

Front engine oil sump corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,853 miles

front sub frame corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded and welded and are under seal coated

Fail 15 Jan 2021 90,841 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

front sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,962 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front sub frame corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills welded and corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear cross member behind bumper corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,680 miles

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

front sub frame and sills pitted,plastic under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2019 86,679 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

front sub frame and sills pitted,plastic under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,424 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 86,424 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,876 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 82,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,754 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 74,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,266 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,405 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 60,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,528 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 53,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,557 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 49,557 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

heavy cracking nsr tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,325 miles

condensation in nearside front headlight

corrosion on offside and nearside front discs

exhaust tailbox corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2010 41,325 miles

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

condensation in nearside front headlight

corrosion on offside and nearside front discs

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,307 miles

condensation in nearside front headlight

exhaust tailbox heavily corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2009 41,298 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 35,156 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,156 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,891 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 21,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F wiper smearing the screen

rear wiper split

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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NM04 CFF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 NM04 CFF, 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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NM04 CFF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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