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NY04 NVB

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,534 mi
Last recorded133,534 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 NVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 133,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 133,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,152 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,012 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 114,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,559 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,707 miles

Oil leak

handbrake notchy operation

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey when rotated, but no play

slight condensation in n/s headlight

unable to view front brake pads clearly but appear low

Fail 30 Jun 2014 93,690 miles

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake notchy operation

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey when rotated, but no play

slight condensation in n/s headlight

unable to view front brake pads clearly but appear low

Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,337 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 85,337 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2012 78,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 78,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,940 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 70,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,304 miles

General exhaust corrossion and back box outer skin peeling

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Slight play in offside steering rack track rod

Fail 30 Jun 2010 62,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

General exhaust corrossion and back box outer skin peeling

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Slight play in offside steering rack track rod

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,484 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 28,030 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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NY04 NVB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NY04 NVB, 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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NY04 NVB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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