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KN54 VCU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,951 mi
Last recorded149,951 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 VCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 149,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 138,108 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

play detected in steering rack inner joints.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 138,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

play detected in steering rack inner joints.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 123,140 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 123,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,828 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f lower arm front bush slight unbonding

Fail 7 Nov 2013 104,828 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f lower arm front bush slight unbonding

Pass 9 Nov 2012 87,153 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 87,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,071 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 68,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,689 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 52,699 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 52,699 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,595 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,323 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 38,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KN54 VCU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KN54 VCU, 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 KN54 VCU registered?

KN54 VCU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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