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NC53 NCU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,334 mi
Last recorded42,334 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 NCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2012 42,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,197 miles

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

nsf windscreen wiper blade poor

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,078 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,619 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 16,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,873 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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NC53 NCU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC53 NCU, 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 NC53 NCU registered?

NC53 NCU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is NC53 NCU safe to buy?

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