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LF54 TEY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,324 mi
Last recorded85,324 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 85,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,662 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,572 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 84,444 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 84,444 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,185 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 79,247 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,089 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2019 75,647 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 75,647 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,798 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 71,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,334 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,628 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 51,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,676 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 43,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,723 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 36,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,740 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,275 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 21,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,566 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,987 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 5,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 1,972 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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LF54 TEY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LF54 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

LF54 TEY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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