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SP04 NJK

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

116,030 mi
Last recorded116,030 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 NJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 116,030 miles

Coolant leak ()

rear axle rusting

Fail 3 Feb 2020 116,030 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle rusting

Pass 4 Mar 2019 112,714 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

plastic under trays fitted,oil leak,

Fail 25 Feb 2019 112,676 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted,oil leak,

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 105,444 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 105,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 96,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 96,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,304 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 93,304 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,775 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,167 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2014 83,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,572 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,572 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 77,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 75,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 74,462 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,915 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,698 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 49,698 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,563 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,092 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 35,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

CORROSION ON EXHAUST

SUMP TRAY MISSING

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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 NJK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 NJK, 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 NJK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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