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NU54 VUE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,785 mi
Last recorded94,785 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 VUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,785 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 94,757 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,997 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 87,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,010 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 80,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,845 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 70,845 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,444 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,086 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 48,086 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,009 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 41,664 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,267 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,794 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,184 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 VUE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

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

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