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LF54 XYW

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,097 mi
Last recorded96,097 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 XYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 96,097 miles

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

Front drive shafts corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and backbox joint has corrosion

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,004 miles

front discs corroded

nsr indicator disscoloured

osf tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust box + clamp corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,122 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 88,085 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,843 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

nearside front tyre worn low and perished

nearside rear tyre worn low and perished

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2012 82,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

nearside front tyre worn low and perished

nearside rear tyre worn low and perished

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,326 miles

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 77,326 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,160 miles

19% inbalance front brakes

both front tyres 1.6mm

cambelt due by milege

n/s wiper split

o/s front brake binding

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,851 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 57,851 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,186 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 46,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brakes slightly binding

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

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 XYW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYW, 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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LF54 XYW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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