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LD54 EAW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

31,721 mi
Last recorded31,721 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 EAW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 31,721 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2025 31,116 miles

Centre exhaust silencer has signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen laminate is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 26 Mar 2025 31,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust silencer has signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen laminate is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 30,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on tread and cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre surface cracks inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 30,309 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH tarnished no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position and indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on tread and cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre surface cracks inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 29,835 miles

Both front and the offside rear tyres have signs of perishing.

Fail 29 Sep 2022 29,835 miles

Both front and the offside rear tyres have signs of perishing.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 29,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 29,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached exhaust leaking centre section (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking both walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,920 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH Middle and Rear exhaust silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,722 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,745 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 25,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 24,884 miles

signs of perishing on the nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2016 24,884 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

signs of perishing on the nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,055 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 23,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,180 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on the inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 21,051 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 21,051 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,811 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,519 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,187 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,959 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,586 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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LD54 EAW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LD54 EAW, 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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LD54 EAW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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