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RA04 NHN

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,284 mi
Last recorded103,284 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 NHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2018 103,284 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake is slightly sticking

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

Oil leak sump pan corroded and weaping oil ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe ends (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 99,282 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both front dipped beams not working. only main beam and sidelights (1.8.A.1c)

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

Coolant leak radiator gave up on m.o.t test. corroded at the bottom. ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake is slightly sticking

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

Oil leak sump pan corroded and weaping oil ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe ends (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,780 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion to all b-pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 94,780 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion to all b-pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,208 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 88,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 81,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,894 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,551 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,776 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,453 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 57,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,455 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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RA04 NHN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RA04 NHN, 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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RA04 NHN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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