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SP04 NHZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,869 mi
Last recorded129,869 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 NHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 129,869 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 119,933 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 119,933 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,679 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 109,679 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,966 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 97,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,868 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 86,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 75,748 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 75,748 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,739 miles

car in dirty condition under car and difficult to examin would recommend a good clean before next mot is due as a refusal to test may happen

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Fail 12 Jun 2013 71,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

car in dirty condition under car and difficult to examin would recommend a good clean before next mot is due as a refusal to test may happen

oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 31 May 2012 61,748 miles

front brake discs worn thin/poor condition

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 May 2012 61,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn thin/poor condition

nearside front tyre worn close to limit/worn inner edge

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2011 49,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,979 miles

front brake discs getting low.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 38,860 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake discs getting low.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,858 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,670 miles

bonnett stay clip broken

front number plate begginning to peel slightly at edges

n/s/f checkstrap noisy

n/s/f washer jet could be better

vehicle undertray fitted

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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SP04 NHZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SP04 NHZ, 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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SP04 NHZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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