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NV54 FFJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,889 mi
Last recorded110,889 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 FFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2021 110,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components linkage rubbing on brake pipe on full lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/floorpan areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,815 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 101,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification bolt incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification bolt incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 99,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,933 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 94,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,475 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 82,474 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 82t (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,377 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 57,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 53,476 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 53,476 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,244 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 44,230 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,230 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 42,700 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,495 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 39,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,445 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 33,239 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Both rear tyres slightly cracking around sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,239 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Both rear tyres slightly cracking around sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,634 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,945 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise wiper blades n/s/f+o/s/f starting to split at ends

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 FFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV54 FFJ, 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 FFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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