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NV04 KWU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,720 mi
Last recorded89,720 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 KWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

both roof trim strips coming off

exhaut system deteriated slightly blowing in areas

n/s/r light lense damaged

rear exhaust hanger broken but not making exhaust insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2013 89,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

both roof trim strips coming off

exhaut system deteriated slightly blowing in areas

n/s/r light lense damaged

rear exhaust hanger broken but not making exhaust insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,852 miles

Both Rear bump stop rubbers missing

Exhaust hanger snapped on rear of exhaust but system still secure

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn but not under legal 1.6 mm

o/s/r no.plate bulb working but no protective cover

Fail 15 Jun 2012 78,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Both Rear bump stop rubbers missing

Exhaust hanger snapped on rear of exhaust but system still secure

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn but not under legal 1.6 mm

o/s/r no.plate bulb working but no protective cover

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 65,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,114 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2010 54,114 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,807 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,698 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 KWU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 KWU, 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 KWU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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