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NL54 VDJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,256 mi
Last recorded67,256 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 VDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 67,256 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 67,254 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,884 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust front pipe bracket missing

front slam panel loose and radiator insecure

nearside rear tyre perished and close to wear bars

offside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2017 98,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Obligatory mirror missing rear view (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear. both front and rear sections (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust front pipe bracket missing

front slam panel loose and radiator insecure

nearside rear tyre perished and close to wear bars

offside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,665 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 51,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,051 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,231 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 40,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,535 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 31,535 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,704 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,324 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,655 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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NL54 VDJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NL54 VDJ, 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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NL54 VDJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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