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LB54 JCU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,136 mi
Last recorded76,136 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 JCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 76,136 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhuast box sheet is hanging

Fail 3 Jul 2025 76,135 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhuast box sheet is hanging

Pass 18 Jul 2024 68,584 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 62,914 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,999 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,155 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 57,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 54,415 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 51,429 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 51,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 48,310 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 48,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 45,266 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 41,186 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 41,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 35,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 26,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 26,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,204 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,149 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,938 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,469 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,350 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 15,316 miles

offside front and rear tyre has cut in side wall and not showing cord

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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LB54 JCU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB54 JCU, 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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LB54 JCU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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