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NJ54 KXU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,502 mi
Last recorded51,502 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 KXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 51,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced full of water (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box blown from wield join (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 49,998 miles

Nearside Brake performance not tested front to rear pipe burst (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings has a hole in the cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box blown from wield join (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 47,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked

Offside Rear tyre is cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2017 47,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked

Offside Rear tyre is cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2016 44,925 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 44,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,394 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and tyre is punchured

nearside rear tyre split

offside front tyre split

offside rear tyre split

Fail 19 Feb 2015 42,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and tyre is punchured

nearside rear tyre split

offside front brakes binding

offside front tyre split

offside rear tyre split

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,886 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 39,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2013 37,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,615 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 36,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,814 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,268 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 35,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,883 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,232 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,364 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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NJ54 KXU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ54 KXU, 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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NJ54 KXU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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