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NU54 VPK

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,326 mi
Last recorded78,326 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 VPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Sep 2019 77,423 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 77,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 76,788 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed within 12" of rear trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,078 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 73,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill. (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,316 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,644 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,688 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,188 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 41,188 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,831 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,831 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,543 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,634 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 VPK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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