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LG54 VZB

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,293 mi
Last recorded118,293 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 VZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 118,293 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 118,293 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,006 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 110,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,350 miles

Front Upper Exhaust manifold has a crack not leaking.

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2016 103,350 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2015 95,782 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 95,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 85,792 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 85,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,348 miles

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

both rear quarter panels damaged.

clutch pedal high.

rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated.

rear exhaust mount broken (exhaust still well supported.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 75,348 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

both rear quarter panels damaged.

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

clutch pedal high.

rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated.

rear exhaust mount broken (exhaust still well supported.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,436 miles

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

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

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

radiator leaking.

rear exhaust box deteriorated!

slight damage to both rear quarter panels.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 66,436 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

radiator leaking.

rear exhaust box deteriorated!

slight damage to both rear quarter panels.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,935 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 56,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,067 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 40,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside front tyre wall cracking

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,324 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)

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside front tyre wall cracking

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,616 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2007 29,460 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,460 miles

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

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

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 VZB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LG54 VZB, 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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LG54 VZB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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