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NU54 VUP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,136 mi
Last recorded74,136 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 VUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 74,136 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,668 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,188 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,354 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 70,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHERS NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 68,135 miles

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON CONSTANTLY

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 27 May 2016 68,134 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported LOOSE AT CENTRE TO BACK BOX JOINT - CLAMP NOT SECURE (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON CONSTANTLY

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 18 May 2015 64,805 miles

O/S/F TYRE WVRY LOW ON TREAD INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,991 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 54,894 miles

n/s//f tyreouter sidewall scuffed ./ v slight nick in n.s.f bottom ball joint gaiter b./

Pass 10 May 2012
Fail 8 May 2012 49,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 43,511 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 43,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 38,230 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,614 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,281 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 VUP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

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

Is NU54 VUP safe to buy?

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