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HG54 LXT

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,173 mi
Last recorded69,173 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 LXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 69,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 62,239 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 62,239 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 54,296 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 54,296 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 51,819 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both wing repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,996 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 48,999 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear back box outer skin

Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,348 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, most forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 48,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle disc and pads worn more on offside than nearside, performed stronger on offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn solid (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, most forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 46,376 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,726 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,085 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 27,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,355 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 16,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,997 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 14,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,827 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 9,083 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 7,479 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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HG54 LXT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HG54 LXT, 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 HG54 LXT registered?

HG54 LXT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is HG54 LXT safe to buy?

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