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NV54 YDZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,451 mi
Last recorded138,451 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 138,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front coil spring close to catching the body on steering

Nearside Rear spring rubber top mount missing

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front tyre has worn edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear tail gate opens internally

Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front coil spring close to catching the body on steering

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear coil spring top rubber collar missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 127,262 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 127,060 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 127,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 126,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 118,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 118,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 112,071 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 112,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 106,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 101,990 miles

two child seats fitted to rear

engine management light on

Fail 13 May 2016 101,990 miles

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

engine management light on

two child seats fitted to rear

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,620 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 83,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen cracked on o/s (but not in drivers view)

Fail 4 May 2013 75,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 75,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 65,769 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,492 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,840 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,798 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,159 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 YDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDZ, 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 YDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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