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NM04 XKC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

49,002 mi
Last recorded49,002 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 XKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2020 49,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Red (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Reverse lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 46,702 miles

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

exhaust backbox in poor condition & slight blow

Fail 6 Sep 2019 103,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust backbox in poor condition & slight blow

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,881 miles

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system in poor condition & slight blow

reverse lamp inop

Fail 5 Sep 2018 42,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system in poor condition & slight blow

reverse lamp inop

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,519 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,519 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,844 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 35,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,350 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 27,653 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,468 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,319 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 21,319 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 18,055 miles

1 nick on n/s front tyre

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,055 miles

1 nick on n/s front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,985 miles

slight cracking on outer wall on n/s front and n/s rear tyres

Fail 10 Mar 2009 14,985 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight cracking on outer wall on n/s front and n/s rear tyres

Fail 28 Feb 2008 17,363 miles

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,363 miles

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,094 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 XKC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XKC, 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 XKC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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