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NU54 VSD

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,737 mi
Last recorded87,737 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,737 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 87,737 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 84,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,761 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 75,115 miles

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,845 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 69,845 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,529 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,941 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 59,941 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,147 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 50,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,408 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 38,405 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,138 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,416 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 25,416 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,931 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 VSD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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