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HG54 LYR

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,769 mi
Last recorded66,769 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 LYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 66,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear lamp covers missing

Pass 19 Dec 2024 64,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth about to reach ply/cord (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 64,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth about to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 61,472 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencer boxes corroded

Front tyres wearing on shoulders (Both)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washer fluid leak

Fail 8 Sep 2023 61,472 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencer boxes corroded

Front tyres wearing on shoulders (Both)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washer fluid leak

Pass 6 Sep 2022 53,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2021 47,156 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,359 miles

Central EXHAUST RUSTY AND REAR BOX

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear TYRES PERISHED

Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,031 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,105 miles

Central Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,103 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,791 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belrts

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,459 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,558 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,186 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,634 miles

nearside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,115 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 8,334 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 6,088 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 LYR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LYR, 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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HG54 LYR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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