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FE54 LJY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,164 mi
Last recorded24,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 LJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,164 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 21,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 18,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 18,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 14,882 miles

all four tyres are suffed on side walls no cord or wire at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2012 14,872 miles

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

all four tyres are suffed on side walls no cord or wire at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2011 12,981 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 12,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 11,745 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 9,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 8,585 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,297 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 LJY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJY, 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 FE54 LJY registered?

FE54 LJY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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