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NY04 XUM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,089 mi
Last recorded193,089 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 XUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 193,089 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front corroded at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed[exstent unknown due to plastic trim] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed[exstent unknown due to plastic trim] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 187,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear back box corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 187,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 171,925 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 162,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 152,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 145,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2015 139,075 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 132,718 miles

exhaust rear box outer shielding corroded and poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 120,330 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 101,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 101,913 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,461 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bump stops missing

Fail 11 Oct 2011 86,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet stay clip broken

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bump stops missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,712 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,765 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 37,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,974 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,974 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 XUM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUM, 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 XUM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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