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SE04 NLA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,508 mi
Last recorded59,508 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 NLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,508 miles

Brakes ; Parking brake lever operation slightly rough

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread areas at 3.0 mm & balding on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Rear wiper split

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread areas at 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 58,360 miles

all 4 tyres are perished

rear exhaust mount corroded and leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2018 58,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

all 4 tyres are perished

rear exhaust mount corroded and leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,530 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 13 %

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , front to rear at n/s/f floor at clip & o/s/r above cover by hose

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum *** , note damp around sump

Note ; Bonnet stay requires attention

Note ; o/s/f door check strap faulty

Registration ; Front number plate starting to delaminate

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 23 Aug 2017 53,530 miles

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

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

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 13 %

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , front to rear at n/s/f floor at clip & o/s/r above cover by hose

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum *** , note damp around sump

Lighting ; Water in n/s Headlamp / indicator slightly diffusing light , recommend attention

Note ; Bonnet stay requires attention

Note ; o/s/f door check strap faulty

Registration ; Front number plate starting to delaminate

Tyres ; 2 objects in tread , punctured , o/s/r

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,402 miles

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded , n/s at floor clip & o/s at rear hose

Brakes ; parking brake slightly sticky operation

Engine ; *** oil level at minimum ***

Note ; rear wiper blade worn out

Registration ; front number plate starting to delaminate

Tyres ; both front tyres cracking on edge

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,401 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding disc (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded , n/s at floor clip & o/s at rear hose

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 17 %

Brakes ; o/s/f brake disc appears to have overheated

Brakes ; parking brake slightly sticky operation

Engine ; *** oil level at minimum ***

Note ; rear wiper blade worn out

Note ; unable to spin check o/s/f wheel / bearing due to binding brake

Registration ; front number plate starting to delaminate

Tyres ; both front tyres cracking on edge

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 13 Jun 2015 38,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,863 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,092 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 30,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,569 miles

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 26,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,072 miles

Advise front wipers torn at ends

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,768 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,370 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,666 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,294 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 12,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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SE04 NLA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SE04 NLA, 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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SE04 NLA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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