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NV04 CEA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,379 mi
Last recorded120,379 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 CEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 120,379 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 120,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 100,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,626 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 82,619 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,810 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,061 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front wipers

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,824 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 42,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,666 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 CEA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CEA, 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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What year was NV04 CEA registered?

NV04 CEA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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