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NV04 JPY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

119,197 mi
Last recorded119,197 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 JPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2020 119,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 117,667 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 114,633 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 108,678 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

n/s headlight slight poor output

outer sills have covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 108,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres tread getting low

n/s headlight slight poor output

outer sills have covers fitted

slight handbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,611 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 100,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,974 miles

Bonnet stay loose

Engine management lamp on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 95,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Bonnet stay loose

Engine management lamp on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2013 87,463 miles

Front tyres (both sides) scrubbed bald on shoulders

Fail 12 Apr 2013 87,463 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres (both sides) scrubbed bald on shoulders

Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,045 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 76,045 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 74,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,468 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,121 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 48,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 48,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,789 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 39,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,362 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 30,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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 JPY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 JPY, 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 JPY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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