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FE54 LHM

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,598 mi
Last recorded122,598 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 LHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2017 122,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb corrected (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2016 118,320 miles

both front susp legs noisy and jerky when turned ??

exhaust system deteriorated from front pipe backwards

Fail 19 Jul 2016 118,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced full of condesation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

both front susp legs noisy and jerky when turned ??

exhaust system deteriorated from front pipe backwards

Pass 5 Sep 2015 112,830 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm and slightly perishing

rear washer jet not working

spare tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 5 Sep 2015 112,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm and slightly perishing

rear washer jet not working

spare tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Fail 19 Mar 2015 109,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 22 Mar 2014 103,389 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 102,742 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 102,742 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 25 May 2011 94,035 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 May 2011 94,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,252 miles

Front brake discs rusty ( inner faces )

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear number plate delaminating

Wipers smeary

Fail 1 Jun 2010 83,248 miles

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

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

Front brake discs rusty ( inner faces )

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear number plate delaminating

Wipers smeary

Fail 30 Jul 2009 74,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,433 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,842 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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FE54 LHM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FE54 LHM, 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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FE54 LHM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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