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NU54 VRM

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,201 mi
Last recorded92,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 VRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,201 miles

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

service light on

Fail 26 Jan 2018 92,201 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

service light on

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,002 miles

service light on

Fail 2 Feb 2017 86,001 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose bolt insecure (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in unit (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and middle split and corroded (7.1.2)

service light on

Fail 2 Feb 2017 85,987 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,532 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

h/light frosted,ns aim getting weak

travel on h/brake

Fail 27 Nov 2015 75,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,204 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 70,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,393 miles

NSR TYRE FEATHERED ON EDGES ALSO LOW ON TREAD,FRONT BRAKE DISC RUSTING ON INNER FACE (OSF)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 64,393 miles

NSR TYRE FEATHERED ON EDGES ALSO LOW ON TREAD,FRONT BRAKE DISC RUSTING ON INNER FACE (OSF)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,878 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 50,219 miles

front wipers showing first signs or wear

Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,151 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,806 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 VRM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

NU54 VRM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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