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LT54 YYE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,402 mi
Last recorded85,402 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 YYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,402 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 70,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 56,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 47,777 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box is corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 41,288 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 38,593 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 38,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 36,739 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 36,383 miles

Both front tyres perishing and cracking slightly.

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,600 miles

All four tyres starting to perish and crack slightly on shoulders

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,167 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,034 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 31,982 miles

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

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

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

all tyres are cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,982 miles

all tyres are cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,576 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,576 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,779 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 22,417 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer sidewall perished

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,417 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewall perished

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,771 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,790 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,615 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,058 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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LT54 YYE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT54 YYE, 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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LT54 YYE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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