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NU54 UMT

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,999 mi
Last recorded90,999 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 UMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 90,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 87,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 87,140 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 81,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 81,100 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,265 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 70,257 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 62,414 miles

Offside Rear wheel has slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre running off on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2017 62,371 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel has slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre running off on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,921 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread pattern cracking and sidewall perished

Fail 23 Sep 2015 42,076 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread pattern cracking and sidewall perished

Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,260 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre side wall poor

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,519 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 32,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 27,916 miles

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

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

both rear tyres and near side front cracking in tread close to cords

drivers wiper blade seems poor fit for screen

front brake discs worn and corroding on inner faces

rear wiper split

strongly advised off side front wheel bearing rough. not excessive at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,916 miles

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

both rear tyres and near side front cracking in tread close to cords

drivers wiper blade seems poor fit for screen

front brake discs worn and corroding on inner faces

rear wiper split

strongly advised off side front wheel bearing rough. not excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 21,535 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,523 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s bearing sounds noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,877 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 UMT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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