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NV54 XHE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,431 mi
Last recorded99,431 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 XHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of the nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 21 Sep 2016 99,429 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of the offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre section of the nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre section of the offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of the nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,833 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 89,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,444 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2014 86,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,227 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 72,227 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,007 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 3 Dec 2012 61,007 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,465 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 49,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,998 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative ( rectified)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 31,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

high level stop lamp inoperative ( rectified)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 24,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,685 miles

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

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 XHE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XHE, 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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What year was NV54 XHE registered?

NV54 XHE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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