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LV54 BOU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,645 mi
Last recorded158,645 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 BOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 158,645 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 152,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 146,187 miles

Offside registration lamp lens missing

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 146,187 miles

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

Offside registration lamp lens missing

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 141,037 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 134,937 miles

Nearside Front beam image poor

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 134,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 96,995 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 96,939 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,141 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,347 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 82,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,013 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,839 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 66,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,327 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 63,327 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,875 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 56,866 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,638 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,551 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 39,532 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front outter door trim missing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Aug 2008 39,527 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front outter door trim missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,904 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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LV54 BOU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LV54 BOU, 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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LV54 BOU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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