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LC54 PPZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,777 mi
Last recorded77,777 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 PPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 77,777 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rust patches in various places

Fail 18 Nov 2025 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rust patches in various places

Pass 13 Nov 2024 73,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

rust patches in various places

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 70,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts & perished! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts & perished! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s outer sill lip corroding!

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,303 miles

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2022 67,303 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,916 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,725 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 63,725 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 62,443 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 62,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,140 miles

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

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

N/s/r tyre perished

Rear exhaust corroding

Side repeaters faded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 57,664 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are lipped (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 55,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are lipped (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,881 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 53,881 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,804 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,530 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 46,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,799 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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 34,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,438 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 29,438 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,541 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 12,550 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

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 PPZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LC54 PPZ, 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 PPZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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