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NV54 VMU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 VMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 68,289 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent fouling brake pipe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 66,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear between clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 66,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear between clips (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,431 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,208 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 63,208 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,441 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,871 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 59,871 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 57,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 51,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 6 May 2010 43,797 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 43,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,056 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,863 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 VMU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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