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NG54 TLJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,069 mi
Last recorded78,069 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 TLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,069 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 78,054 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,375 miles

wear to axle bushes

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 64,942 miles

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

engine management light illuminating a fault

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,297 miles

osf tyre outer edge worn

Fail 19 Nov 2014 62,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

osf tyre outer edge worn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,625 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 56,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 51,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,146 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,216 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 41,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 28,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 May 2009 28,580 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,284 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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NG54 TLJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NG54 TLJ, 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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NG54 TLJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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