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LS54 DPU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,435 mi
Last recorded91,435 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 DPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 91,435 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 91,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 89,534 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 89,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 70,544 miles

Front springs fitted do not look correct,although located in mounting plates.

Fail 17 Oct 2022 70,544 miles

Front springs fitted do not look correct,although located in mounting plates.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 69,842 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,165 miles

Rear exhaust box corrioded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,519 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 64,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,272 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 60,272 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,133 miles

Rear exhaust box corrioded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 57,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corrioded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,463 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 53,463 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

water in headlight

Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,256 miles

Nearside Front inner edge worn

Offside Front inner edge worn

Rear exhaust box corrioded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,458 miles

nearside front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,333 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,463 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,889 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,982 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,245 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,860 miles

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 15 Oct 2008 18,860 miles

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

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2007 13,919 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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LS54 DPU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LS54 DPU, 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 LS54 DPU registered?

LS54 DPU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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