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NM04 FBX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,385 mi
Last recorded77,385 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 FBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 77,385 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 70,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 70,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,865 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 50,169 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2020 43,950 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded but not holed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 43,810 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 43,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,185 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,232 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 41,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear coil spring broken 2x (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 39,768 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 39,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 37,854 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,393 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 28,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2010 24,921 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,544 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,789 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,016 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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NM04 FBX 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 78.3%.

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 NM04 FBX, 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 FBX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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