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NV04 JVF

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,472 mi
Last recorded73,472 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 JVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,472 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Apr 2019 73,472 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to A.b.s unit (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To A.b.s unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Both rear bump stops missing

Offside Front Ball joint fixing fouling

Spare tyre defective

Upper stop lamp out

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,113 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,113 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm fractured Lots of play in arm. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,787 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 60,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front steering tie rod end inner ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front wheel rim has light damage(bent) inner lip

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 60,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front steering tie rod end inner ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front wheel rim has light damage(bent) inner lip

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,279 miles

Brake pipe into master cylinder is slightly corroded

Centre and backbox exhaust are corroded

Slight play in n/s/f of steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2015 56,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe into master cylinder is slightly corroded

Centre and backbox exhaust are corroded

Slight play in n/s/f of steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,228 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 49,228 miles

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

Offside front AND both sides rear tyres rubber deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,711 miles

Rear brakes imbalanced. Child seat fitted to N/s/r, unable to check seatbelt.

Wipers worn. O/s/r indicator starting to show white light. Both rear tyres starting to tear. Slight bind O/s/f brake. O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 41,687 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brakes imbalanced. Child seat fitted to N/s/r, unable to check seatbelt.

Wipers worn. O/s/r indicator starting to show white light. Both rear tyres starting to tear. Slight bind O/s/f brake. O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,285 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,286 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 32,284 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,869 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,325 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,151 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 12,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 JVF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 NV04 JVF, 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 JVF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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