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NY04 XWL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,933 mi
Last recorded94,933 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 XWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 94,933 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,543 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 69,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2017 54,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,598 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside front hub assembly damaged where ball joint goes in

Fail 5 Sep 2016 46,598 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside front hub assembly damaged where ball joint goes in

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,675 miles

nsr tyre deteriating

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyre deteriating

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 39,372 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyre deteriating

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,042 miles

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

engine oil leak

nsr tyre slight deterioration

Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

nsr tyre slight deterioration

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,016 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 29,767 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,767 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 26,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,703 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 21,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,690 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 XWL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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