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NV54 VMR

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,243 mi
Last recorded117,243 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 VMR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 117,243 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 117,243 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,184 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 103,184 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 86,991 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 86,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,890 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 80,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,188 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 74,188 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 67,699 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,021 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 60,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,696 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,550 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 30,550 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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 VMR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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