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LG54 FGJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,715 mi
Last recorded110,715 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 FGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,002 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,954 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 98,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet lever broken

Fail 15 Feb 2014 92,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear light lense cracked but no white light showing at time of test

offside and nearside headlights misted up

offside front brake pads look as if becoming worn ecommend inspection

offside front wheel arch plastic trim damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,851 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,608 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 66,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,629 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 49,195 miles

Both windscreen wipers starting to smear.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 headlamp beam pattern starting to fade.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,195 miles

Both windscreen wipers starting to smear.

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

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

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 headlamp beam pattern starting to fade.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,220 miles

Both lower stabiliser bar and gearbox montings are broken...

O,s,r tyre sidewall perrished.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,192 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,079 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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 FGJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG54 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

LG54 FGJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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