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NV54 FEJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,244 mi
Last recorded102,244 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 FEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 102,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 102,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 77,291 miles

EOBD NOT READING

Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,033 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 74,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,722 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 71,721 miles

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,692 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,146 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer deteriorating and also support strap

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,729 miles

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

all tyres have slight cracking between treads and both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

o/s/f door stay wont hold on first catch

rear silencer and support strap deteriorating

rear under trays fitted obscuring some components

unable to see brake pad condition

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,501 miles

rear silencer deteriorating.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 59,486 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,669 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2014 51,759 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,809 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,238 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,866 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 36,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,549 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,003 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,205 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,000 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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NV54 FEJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NV54 FEJ, 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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NV54 FEJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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