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NJ54 KYH

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 KYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 90,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive lamda too high (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 88,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 88,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,748 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,196 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,579 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,022 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 69,022 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 61,525 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing very slight noise

Fail 26 May 2011 61,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing very slight noise

Pass 17 May 2010 55,972 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 55,968 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 48,895 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 48,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2008 35,945 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 29,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,539 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 KYH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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