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NU54 LGN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,969 mi
Last recorded82,969 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,969 miles

condition of front brake pads and discs

heavy rust outer sill areas

nearside rear tyre worn faulty and on 1.6mm limit heavy cracking to tread area

Fail 21 Sep 2018 82,967 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

condition of front brake pads and discs

heavy rust outer sill areas

nearside rear tyre worn faulty and on 1.6mm limit heavy cracking to tread area

Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

slight noise o/s/f bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,600 miles

Both front head lights have water ingress

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 73,600 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front head lights have water ingress

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Exhaust centre box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,369 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2015 69,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,355 miles

Center & rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2014 65,336 miles

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

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

Center & rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,995 miles

Exhaust outer silencer skin corroded

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2013 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust outer silencer skin corroded

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,018 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 49,149 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 49,149 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,993 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 40,993 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front discs pitted.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,481 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 29,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,651 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,995 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 22,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LGN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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