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NU04 MKJ

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,927 mi
Last recorded98,927 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 MKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 98,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 93,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 93,982 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2017 87,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Sep 2016 81,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/ r15h (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

exhaust deterioated

Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/ r15h (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

exhaust deterioated

Fail 15 Sep 2014 64,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Sep 2013 54,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake cables noisey and rough

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake cables noisey and rough

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,580 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 37,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,337 miles

ADvise n/s/f inner wheel arch plastic liner damaged.

Advise n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r tyre outer walls cracking.

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,599 miles

front wipers split

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,628 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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NU04 MKJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NU04 MKJ, 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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NU04 MKJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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