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NU04 YOA

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,827 mi
Last recorded74,827 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 74,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light to rear (bulb defective) (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 'Chassis rail' perforated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working (Offside working correctly)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive High up on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,531 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 73,530 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,056 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,649 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 71,648 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 68,499 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 68,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,731 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 55,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,290 miles

coil spring corroded o/f and n/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,565 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,964 miles

centre exhaust corroded

os wiper blade split at end

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,443 miles

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer strap corroded but still supported

Fail 4 Apr 2013 35,443 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer strap corroded but still supported

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,570 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 29 Mar 2011 23,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,994 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 32,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,341 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 8,053 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 YOA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NU04 YOA, 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 YOA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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