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NM04 FCN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,575 mi
Last recorded134,575 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 FCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 134,575 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE

Pass 27 Aug 2015 125,198 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 116,780 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 116,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,656 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 108,536 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 99,005 miles

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

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

Offside front macpherson strut upper attachment rough in operation

Fail 14 Jul 2012 98,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside front macpherson strut upper attachment rough in operation

Pass 8 Jul 2011 84,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops incomplete

very small split on end of n/s wiper

Fail 7 Jul 2010 71,039 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops incomplete

very small split on end of n/s wiper

Fail 15 Jul 2009 60,368 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,368 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,826 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 FCN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCN, 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 NM04 FCN registered?

NM04 FCN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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