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NM04 FXL

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,372 mi
Last recorded141,372 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 FXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2016 141,372 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 127,098 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 112,739 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 112,696 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 102,907 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 89,630 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 73,253 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 73,253 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,277 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,086 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,939 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 48,934 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,217 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 29,217 miles

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

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

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 FXL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

NM04 FXL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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