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NU54 VTA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,306 mi
Last recorded103,306 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,306 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 103,306 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 95,982 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,007 miles

exhaust rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,685 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,685 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,473 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,772 miles

Engine oil low (on minimum)

N/S Wiper split

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

O/S/F & N/S/F Tyres perishing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 65,772 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil low (on minimum)

N/S Wiper split

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

O/S/F & N/S/F Tyres perishing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded inner surface

front registration plate damaged

offside front tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Sep 2012 59,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded inner surface

front registration plate damaged

nearside headlamp has condensation inside lens

offside front tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,617 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,309 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 VTA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

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

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