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NL54 ZZV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,411 mi
Last recorded94,411 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 ZZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills have corrosion but not excessive

Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,667 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 84,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,759 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 66,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced headlight has moisture inside the unit (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front spring fitted incorrectly

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

slight wear offside inner rack

Fail 29 Jan 2016 57,164 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front spring fitted incorrectly

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

slight wear offside inner rack

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,856 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 51,856 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 47,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 47,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 39,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,423 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,188 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,743 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 ZZV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 ZZV, 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 ZZV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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