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NU54 LGJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,610 mi
Last recorded160,610 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 LGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 160,610 miles

both rear top shocker mounts surfaces rust

n/s/centre to rear brake pipe surface rust

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight noise from front exhaust pipe flexi ?

Fail 6 Sep 2013 160,610 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear top shocker mounts surfaces rust

centre exhaust cover loose

n/s/centre to rear brake pipe surface rust

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight noise from front exhaust pipe flexi ?

Pass 3 Sep 2012 148,892 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 148,892 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 136,516 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 124,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 114,230 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 114,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 103,951 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 83,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 83,167 miles

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

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 LGJ 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 63.6%.

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 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 LGJ, 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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What year was NU54 LGJ registered?

NU54 LGJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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