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LC54 AZJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,148 mi
Last recorded117,148 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 AZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS AND INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL DAMAGED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUB FRAME MOUNTING AND INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH AND SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 117,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS AND INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL DAMAGED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front WHEEL TRIM FOWLING VALVE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUB FRAME MOUNTING AND INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH AND SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 109,803 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear mount (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear sill damage

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

ensure the wheel trims are fitted correctly as not to foul the valve stems

Fail 2 Oct 2017 109,792 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs and brake pads worn

Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,340 miles

Front Tyres worn on the inside edge

No reverse light

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 101,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front Tyres worn on the inside edge

No reverse light

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,737 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 12 Oct 2015 94,737 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside front (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated offside (2.6.1)

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

Side repeater not working offside front (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working nearside rear (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

Fail 5 Oct 2015 94,704 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside front (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated offside (2.6.1)

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

Side repeater not working offside front (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working nearside rear (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 81,074 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 73,239 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 64,033 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR EXHAUST BOX AND SUPPORT BAND IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 12 Nov 2011 64,033 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

REAR EXHAUST BOX AND SUPPORT BAND IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,172 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 55,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,984 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 13 Nov 2008 36,327 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,102 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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LC54 AZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LC54 AZJ, 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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LC54 AZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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