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NU54 BCE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,311 mi
Last recorded99,311 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 BCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 99,311 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 99,298 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,915 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 92,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,944 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 84,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,521 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 77,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,016 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,140 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,140 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,204 miles

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

rear exhaust skin coming away slight deteration

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,636 miles

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

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

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

brake service

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,587 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 31,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,881 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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NU54 BCE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NU54 BCE, 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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NU54 BCE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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