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LC54 VMZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,796 mi
Last recorded57,796 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 57,796 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Fail 6 May 2015 57,796 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box is corroded

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 13 May 2014 52,673 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2014 52,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 45,185 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 45,185 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2012 37,081 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 26,299 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 26,299 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,400 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 25,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 21,103 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre Has A Deep Cut In Tread Close To Cords

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,202 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 VMZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc 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 VMZ, 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 VMZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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