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NC54 FBV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,503 mi
Last recorded79,503 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 FBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 79,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 79,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt band (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough offside strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 74,186 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 74,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,885 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 71,885 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 69,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,934 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,897 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,241 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 55,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,660 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,627 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,853 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 40,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,786 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,585 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 25,021 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,153 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 12,816 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Dec 2008 12,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FBV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NC54 FBV, 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 FBV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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