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LC54 VGX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

49,115 mi
Last recorded49,115 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 49,115 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 49,112 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 43,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 40,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 39,353 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 38,384 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,686 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,030 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 37,030 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,210 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 36,210 miles

Nearside 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,288 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 35,288 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,077 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 33,077 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,691 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 30,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,628 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,746 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 23,746 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,960 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 18,960 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,527 miles

rear wiper worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,157 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Fail 17 Sep 2009 11,157 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,814 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 10,133 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,133 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 VGX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VGX, 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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What year was LC54 VGX registered?

LC54 VGX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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