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LN54 VAE

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,798 mi
Last recorded126,798 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 126,798 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 126,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,365 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 117,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 107,523 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 107,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,410 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,648 miles

both front indicators off colour

Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,387 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front indicators and side repeaters off colour

near side rear tyre cracking

off side rear coil spring rusting

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,500 miles

centre rear brake light not working /not sure if unit wired in

off side rear coil spring rusting

off side rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,263 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 49,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,238 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,521 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,980 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,878 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,483 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,836 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,053 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,755 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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LN54 VAE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LN54 VAE, 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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LN54 VAE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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