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DY54 NXW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,493 mi
Last recorded112,493 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 NXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 112,493 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine man light on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 101,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine managment warning light on

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

rear suspention bumpstops missing

Fail 2 Sep 2013 101,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine managment warning light on

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

rear suspention bumpstops missing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,529 miles

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)

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

exhaust rear box support getting deteriated

n/s wiper getting deteriated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 76,438 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2011 76,421 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,109 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 64,016 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,916 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 51,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,928 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2007 34,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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DY54 NXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY54 NXW, 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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What year was DY54 NXW registered?

DY54 NXW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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