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LC54 UGY

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,858 mi
Last recorded119,858 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 UGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 119,858 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 119,858 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 117,610 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded.

Fail 20 May 2023 117,600 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded.

Pass 19 May 2022 110,276 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp out .

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 110,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp out .

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 101,084 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 94,757 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 94,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake lever travel high, adjusted (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 90,276 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 90,276 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,777 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 77,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rim buckled (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,229 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 68,229 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,974 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 57,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 48,137 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 48,131 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly in operation

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly in operation

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,636 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,138 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,897 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,732 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 12,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 10,433 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,963 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 UGY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UGY, 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 UGY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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