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NV04 BUE

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,088 mi
Last recorded85,088 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 BUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 85,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 84,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 81,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,328 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,886 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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 74,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

Fail 7 Aug 2013 74,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,458 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded & exhaust bracket

Fail 17 Sep 2012 68,429 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded and exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,490 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 58,490 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,137 miles

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

front brake pads and discs badly worn

front wiper blades split

Fail 28 Jun 2011 56,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads and discs badly worn

front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,418 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 46,418 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,986 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 37,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,619 miles

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,287 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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NV04 BUE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NV04 BUE, 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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NV04 BUE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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