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LC54 VHM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,732 mi
Last recorded99,732 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,732 miles

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

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

Offside haed lamp moist

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,360 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,607 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 69,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,166 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,957 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 45,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,038 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 34,038 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,859 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,586 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 16,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VHM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 LC54 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

LC54 VHM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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