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LG54 EVL

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,043 mi
Last recorded30,043 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 EVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 30,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2026 30,043 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2025 26,338 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 26,246 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 25,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 25,645 miles

Nearside anti-roll bar bent

Fail 16 Aug 2022 35,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside anti-roll bar bent

Pass 23 Aug 2021 25,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 25,017 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 24,717 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 24,717 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 24,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 23,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,285 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,558 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 21,558 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,775 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers poor

Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,511 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 5,688 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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LG54 EVL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LG54 EVL, 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 LG54 EVL registered?

LG54 EVL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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