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NX54 WTF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

176,986 mi
Last recorded176,986 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 176,986 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lamps have product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear 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))

coolant level is low

heat shield insecure although not likely to fall.

Pass 29 Jan 2025 171,237 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 171,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 165,414 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 165,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 160,593 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 160,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front part of n/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front outer boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 156,100 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 156,100 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 151,561 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 151,561 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front outer boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 147,715 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 147,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 141,876 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 141,876 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 135,415 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 135,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2017 130,979 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 130,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 125,209 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 125,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 115,663 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 115,663 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 109,119 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 109,104 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,230 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 102,230 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,763 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 94,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 86,844 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,461 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,058 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,468 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,238 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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NX54 WTF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 WTF, 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 WTF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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