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AU54 LJO

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,263 mi
Last recorded98,263 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,263 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,427 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 96,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,984 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 22 Sep 2016 91,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,869 miles

inside edges of front discs rusty and worn and brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,405 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 70,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,049 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 59,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,460 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape and cracking in outer part of tread

Fail 22 Sep 2011 42,460 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape and cracking in outer part of tread

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,428 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 29,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,095 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,093 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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AU54 LJO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU54 LJO, 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 AU54 LJO registered?

AU54 LJO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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