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NM04 XFC

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,700 mi
Last recorded110,700 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 XFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,700 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 110,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion on outer sill panel within prescribed area of rear beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel central nearside, corroded within prescribed areas of anchorages for seat belts and seats (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion on outer sill panel within prescribed area of rear beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,987 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 104,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,047 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 98,046 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,120 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,173 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,579 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 78,579 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear wheel bearings noisy

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in nearside of steering rack causing a knocking noise

Starter motor bolt loose

Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,180 miles

off side rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

off side rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,614 miles

Nearside front brake disc badly corroded on inner face

Fail 10 Aug 2011 51,522 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake disc badly corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,599 miles

Nearside brake disc badly corroded on inner face

Fail 4 Aug 2010 47,599 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside brake disc badly corroded on inner face

Fail 14 Aug 2009 41,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,127 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,642 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 XFC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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