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NA54 BDV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,449 mi
Last recorded126,449 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 BDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 126,449 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 126,447 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working & incomplete (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 121,757 miles

lower gearbox mount rubber bush slightly deteriorated

parking brake limit only just met

Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,209 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 117,209 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 106,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat sheild insucure

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,045 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 95,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,040 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 81,040 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,423 miles

both front brake discs badly scorred on inner faces???

Fail 12 Aug 2011 68,245 miles

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

both front brake discs badly scorred on inner faces???

Fail 19 Aug 2010 59,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os inner cv joint leaking

spare wheel missing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,419 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os inner cv joint leaking

spare wheel missing

Fail 16 Aug 2010 59,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

os inner cv joint leaking

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,651 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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NA54 BDV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NA54 BDV, 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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NA54 BDV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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