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NC54 CWG

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,464 mi
Last recorded115,464 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 CWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2017 115,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed along length of pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak centre pipe (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm flat spots and nail in treaded area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle no door handle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and lens cover missing (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ballooned out of shape with cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit =2.5mm void on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

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

dip stick broken off

engine management light illuminated at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 103,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 90,747 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 78,673 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,673 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 71,130 miles

injectors blowing allowing diesal fumes in vechile

n,s,r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 21 Dec 2012 71,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front disk pitted

injectors blowing allowing diesal fumes in vechile

n,s,r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,810 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 55,103 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,671 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 8,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 7,355 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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NC54 CWG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NC54 CWG, 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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NC54 CWG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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