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NX04 VTZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,904 mi
Last recorded157,904 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 VTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 157,904 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both front. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 157,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear ends of sills, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both front. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 149,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 145,643 miles

Mil lit

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 145,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Mil lit

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 139,709 miles

Chassis rusty r/h rear.

L/h front lower suspension arm inner rear bush split.

R/h front brake tight.

Rear brakes tight and handbrake could be better (cables may be partially seized?).

Rear tyres near marker bars.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 139,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Chassis rusty r/h rear.

L/h front lower suspension arm inner rear bush split.

R/h front brake tight.

Rear brakes tight and handbrake could be better (cables may be partially seized?).

Rear tyres near marker bars.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 128,393 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 128,398 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,114 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,358 miles

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 15 Mar 2012 90,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,017 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 82,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,783 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,662 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,327 miles

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

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

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

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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NX04 VTZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NX04 VTZ, 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 NX04 VTZ registered?

NX04 VTZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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