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NV54 FGC

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,847 mi
Last recorded76,847 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2013 76,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,152 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,197 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,910 miles

o/s/front side repeater slight damp ingress

rear reg plate slight damp ingress

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,746 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,353 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 20,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FGC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV54 FGC?

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What year was NV54 FGC registered?

NV54 FGC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is NV54 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV54 FGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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