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LV54 FAO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,963 mi
Last recorded113,963 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 113,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,081 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 94,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,374 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,149 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 84,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,616 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,271 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,840 miles

Cut on nearside rear tyre inner wall.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,807 miles

Front slight play started to develop steering track rods.

Front suspension top mounts has slight roughness in top bearings.

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 69,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Slight play started to develop within steering track rods

Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Slight roughness started to develop in front suspension top mount bearings

Fail 27 Aug 2015 69,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nearside rear under panel loose

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Slight play in steering track rods

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,772 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,853 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,467 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,792 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre not to cords or plys

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,855 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 18,883 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,883 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 FAO 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 FAO, 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 LV54 FAO registered?

LV54 FAO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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