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CN54 NVG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,225 mi
Last recorded50,225 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 NVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 50,225 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 50,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 41,423 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 41,423 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,794 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 34,794 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 28,253 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 28,253 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 21,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2014 21,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 13,592 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 11,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 11,122 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 10,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

body covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2011 10,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 10,016 miles

body covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2010 10,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

body covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 9,467 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 7,030 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 7,030 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 5,550 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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CN54 NVG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CN54 NVG, 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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CN54 NVG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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