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NY04 USM

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,161 mi
Last recorded157,161 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 USM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 157,161 miles

Nearside Front door handle damaged

Nearside Front strut top mount noisey

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

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

Offside offside rear door handle damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2015 157,161 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door handle damaged

Nearside Front strut top mount noisey

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

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

Offside offside rear door handle damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2014 155,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise n/s/f headlight has condensetion inside lamp

Pass 28 Oct 2013 148,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 144,332 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 139,359 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 139,354 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 139,348 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Water ingress in N/S headlamp

Pass 16 Oct 2010 126,525 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 126,525 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 105,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 68,963 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 45,229 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)

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 USM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 USM, 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 NY04 USM registered?

NY04 USM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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