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NJ54 KXW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,052 mi
Last recorded112,052 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 KXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,052 miles

near side rear tyre inner side wall cracking

off side front and off side rear tyres have low tread on inner edges

Fail 6 Mar 2017 112,051 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side rear tyre inner side wall cracking

off side front and off side rear tyres have low tread on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2015 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,079 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,219 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 94,219 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 92,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,326 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 882,220 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 88,220 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,112 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 72,112 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 64,037 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 13 May 2010 64,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,892 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers poor

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,105 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 KXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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