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LD54 XZJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

96,048 mi
Last recorded96,048 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 XZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 96,048 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure TAPPED INTO PLACE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition REAR SILENCER MISSING (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached WHEEL ARCH PANEL (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view TOP TO BOTTOM (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 81,779 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,527 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 80,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 79,581 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 79,581 miles

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 74,889 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 74,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 4 Jun 2015 69,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 21 May 2014 62,228 miles

Engine light on

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

rear wiper low

Fail 19 May 2014 62,219 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine light on

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

rear wiper low

Pass 31 May 2013 59,966 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 May 2013 59,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

engine management light on

front brake discs worn thin and deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 30 May 2012 55,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 55,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2011 51,384 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 10,260 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,323 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection required, Suspect front brake pads low, Front brake discs worn, Hand brake cables appear dry, Exhaust corroded, Front tyres low on tread and aged, Rear tyres on 1.6mm tread depth,aged and cracked,

Two nails in n/s/r tyre tread, Tracking check.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 38,323 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection required, Suspect front brake pads low, Front brake discs worn, Hand brake cables appear dry, Exhaust corroded, Front tyres low on tread and aged, Rear tyres on 1.6mm tread depth,aged and cracked,

Two nails in n/s/r tyre tread, Tracking check.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 31,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 XZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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