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NU54 MFF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,485 mi
Last recorded88,485 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 88,485 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 88,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,147 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,305 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 78,178 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,934 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 73,785 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 68,070 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 68,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,552 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 66,552 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,829 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,070 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 57,070 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 51,057 miles

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,057 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,810 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,496 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 37,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,107 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,252 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,929 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 MFF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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