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LV54 FDY

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

62,474 mi
Last recorded62,474 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 FDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 62,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,607 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 53,604 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 53,579 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jet part blocked (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box leaking at box weld (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outter bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low and wearing on outter edge also tyre perishing sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 53,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking arround abs unit.pedal travel is low. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and offside rear. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars and wall scrubbed. (4.1.E.1)

advise offside front tyre some cracking.

advise some corrosion at rear silencer.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,873 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 45,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,137 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 29,287 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 29,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front tyre outer wall perished

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,072 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,109 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 25,108 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,693 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 23,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,252 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,893 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,188 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 15,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 FDY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LV54 FDY, 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 FDY registered?

LV54 FDY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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