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LF54 FKE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,227 mi
Last recorded108,227 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 FKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 108,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 108,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 103,178 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,981 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2016 96,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,249 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,223 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 84,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,777 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,109 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2011 61,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2011 61,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 48,589 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Water in offside front light unit

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,589 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

High level stop lamp not working

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Water in offside front light unit

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2008 30,756 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,756 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,691 miles

Damage to nearside front of the vehicle

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre perishing on its outer wall

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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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LF54 FKE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LF54 FKE, 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 LF54 FKE registered?

LF54 FKE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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