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NR04 EKV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,202 mi
Last recorded100,202 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 EKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 100,202 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 100,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,165 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 96,164 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,930 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 89,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,837 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,837 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,952 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,914 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,984 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,823 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Aug 2010 62,823 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

center brake light not working

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,713 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 53,713 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,405 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,696 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 36,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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NR04 EKV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NR04 EKV, 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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NR04 EKV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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