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NX54 URO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

127,726 mi
Last recorded127,726 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 URO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 127,726 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

NOISE ON LOCK TO LOCK TEST, MAY BE O/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUTING

O/S REAR COIL SPRING RUSTY

Fail 1 Feb 2020 125,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR & CENTRE EXHAUST BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective TWO MOUNTING DEFECTIVE (6.1.2 (a))

NOISE ON LOCK TO LOCK TEST, MAY BE O/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUTING

O/S REAR COIL SPRING RUSTY

Pass 27 Feb 2019 121,425 miles

BONNET STAY MISSING

FRONT PADS WEARING THIN

SLIGHT PLAY RACK ENDS

WELDING REPAIRS UNDERSEALED

Fail 27 Feb 2019 121,425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

BONNET STAY MISSING

BOTH HEADLAMPS, GLASS DETERIORATED

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR INDICATORS POOR LIGHT OUTPUT

WELDIND REPAIRS UNDERSEALED

Fail 20 Feb 2019 121,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S ,( ADJUSTER DEFECTIVE) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S OUTER CENTRE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

BONNET STAY MISSING

BOTH HEADLAMPS, GLASS DETERIORATED

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR INDICATORS POOR LIGHT OUTPUT

Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,867 miles

Front some corrosion to sub frame

front headlamp fading /slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2018 116,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Oct 2016 110,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 29 Oct 2016 110,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,628 miles

Front anti roll bar out of alignment

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in inner wall

Rear exhaust mounting rubber snapped

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 20 Oct 2015 103,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front anti roll bar out of alignment

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in inner wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber snapped

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,283 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 90,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil around gearbox

water in n/s headlight but beam pattern ok

Fail 31 Oct 2012 85,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil around gearbox

water in n/s headlight but beam pattern ok

Fail 12 Sep 2011 68,219 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hand brake stiff

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,219 miles

Hand brake stiff

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,334 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 53,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,628 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 43,628 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,279 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 22,032 miles

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

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

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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NX54 URO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 NX54 URO, 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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NX54 URO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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