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NT04 TVV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,899 mi
Last recorded69,899 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT04 TVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 68,479 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Beams remain stationary when switch altered & no motor noise heard at time of test (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension noise heard when vehicle moved on full lock to pull away - poss worn CV joint 'clicking' with slight play detected at time of inspection. Further investigation req'd to confirm &/or re-grease joint to re-assess

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded on elbows (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obvious water ingress to headlamp with lens wet internally - beam pattern not affected at time of test

Rear wiper rubber split/blade defective

Very little reserve travel & service brake pedal feels spongy but obviously replacement discs and pads fitted at time of test - advise full system bleed to purge air in system & re-check when brakes 'run-in'

Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 63,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 63,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL/EML) on display indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition seriously affecting view (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 4809 size: 185/60R15H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump plug washer - advise clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension noise heard when vehicle moved on full lock to pull away - poss worn CV joint 'clicking' but no obvious play detected at time of inspection. Further investigation req'd.

Pass 10 May 2017 53,956 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking badly

Offside Front tyre cracking badly

engine lamp on dash

rear box exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 53,956 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking badly

Offside Front tyre cracking badly

engine lamp on dash

rear box exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 47,673 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 47,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,059 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 38,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,999 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 36,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,544 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,341 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,879 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,879 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,813 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,559 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 22,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,443 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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NT04 TVV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NT04 TVV, 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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NT04 TVV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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