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LC54 VNB

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,913 mi
Last recorded151,913 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 151,913 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 143,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 138,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 133,578 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 133,578 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 122,868 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Excessive corrosion and blowing to parts of exhaust system,recommend exhaust system replaced

O.s.r tyre perished

O.s.r wheel bearing noisey,recommend it to be replaced

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressures low!

Winter tyre fitted to o.s.f

Fail 18 Jul 2016 122,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Excessive corrosion and blowing to parts of exhaust system,recommend exhaust system replaced

O.s.r tyre perished

O.s.r wheel bearing noisey,recommend it to be replaced

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressures low!

Winter tyre fitted to o.s.f

Pass 6 Aug 2015 112,369 miles

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

low to no tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

unable to fully see front brake pads but they look worn low

Fail 1 Aug 2015 112,369 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

low to no tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

unable to fully see front brake pads but they look worn low

Pass 19 Jul 2014 101,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f side lamp dull

unable to fully see front brake pads

Fail 19 Jul 2014 101,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f side lamp dull

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,168 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 85,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2012 81,841 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 74,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

The front tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,948 miles

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

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

both rear tyres walls perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,027 miles

both front tyres worn to 3m.m.

both rear tyres worn to 2m.m.

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 VNB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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