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NL54 VDO

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,760 mi
Last recorded135,760 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 VDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2014 135,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 135,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 127,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 120,539 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 113,569 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 108,071 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 108,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

N/S/F tyre scuffed on outer side wall

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre cracking on tread

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 94,055 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 94,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,984 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 VDO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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