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NY54 CJO

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

77,864 mi
Last recorded77,864 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 CJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,864 miles

both rear chassis corroded

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

coolant leak (from radiator)

front sub frame corroded

nearside front flexi brake hose slight twist

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear brake slight bind

oil leak (from engine sump)

steering steers right on it`s own

Fail 6 Feb 2018 77,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front top suspension strut bearings rough/worn

Coolant bottle empty

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake hose twisted

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 77,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Oil leak from engine sump ()

both rear chassis corroded

both rear inner sills light corrosion

nearside front flexi brake hose slight twist

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear brake slight bind

slight corrosion to front subframe

steering steers to left on its own

Fail 24 Jan 2018 77,846 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Steering wheel harshly pulls to the right

clutch slave cylinder pipe heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,251 miles

Corrosion on off side and near side rear outer sills not yet excessive.

Steering system feels slightly heavy.

Fail 4 Jan 2017 72,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Bonnet pull lever damaged.

Corrosion on off side and near side rear outer sills not yet excessive.

Near side front brake hose slightly twisted.

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

Steering system feels slightly heavy.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,616 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,448 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,944 miles

Clutch will need replacing very soon

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,944 miles

Clutch will need replacing very soon

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,531 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2012 41,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,178 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 38,178 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 30,816 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,744 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 29,744 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs pitted slightly

offside front tire at 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eng sumpp corroded

n/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 21 Jul 2009 24,634 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eng sumpp corroded

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 18 Jan 2008 15,585 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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NY54 CJO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NY54 CJO, 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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NY54 CJO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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