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LB54 JFX

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,109 mi
Last recorded85,109 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 JFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 85,109 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear SILENCER BOX CORRODED!

Fail 5 Nov 2016 85,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S AND O/S (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high N/S AND O/S (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL TORN (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear SILENCER BOX CORRODED!

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,414 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

centre exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 1 Sep 2015 76,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

centre exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 2 Aug 2014 70,576 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2014 70,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,343 miles

both front indicator discolouring

centre brake light not working

nearside front inner cv gaitor deteriorating

nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

offside front tyre outer wall deteriorating and damage

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating and slightly offshape

Fail 31 May 2012 60,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both front indicator discolouring

centre brake light not working

nearside front inner cv gaitor deteriorating

nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

offside front tyre outer wall deteriorating and damage

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating and slightly offshape

Fail 11 Mar 2011 52,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,395 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 47,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,601 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,487 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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LB54 JFX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB54 JFX, 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 JFX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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