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NL54 ZXW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,610 mi
Last recorded77,610 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 ZXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 77,610 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 77,610 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 72,592 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and o/s/r (x 2) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 66,800 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 66,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 61,503 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 61,503 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,628 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 55,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 48,981 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box/Silencer corroded limited life (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 48,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box/Silencer corroded limited life (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 43,995 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Service recommended. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,040 miles

Exhaust Back box deteriorated limited life.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 38,040 miles

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

Exhaust Back box deteriorated limited life.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,026 miles

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

TYRES WORN AND CRACKED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,986 miles

fluid leak engine/gearbox area

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs showiung signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

turbo heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,014 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,601 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,458 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 ZXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NL54 ZXW, 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 ZXW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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