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LV54 HKF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,777 mi
Last recorded86,777 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 HKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,777 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 84,683 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded.

rear silencer band corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,112 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is deteriorated at centre box and rear box (7.1.2)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear slight bind on roadwheel

Fail 12 Jan 2017 71,965 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding bind occurs when wheel rotated anti-clockwise - suspect pad friction material insecure (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is deteriorated at centre box and rear box (7.1.2)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear slight bind on roadwheel

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,981 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2016 63,964 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 56,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,853 miles

Bonnet realese handle damaged

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

Offside front tyre worn in inside edge

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Slight corrosion to front brake disc,s

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,999 miles

bonnet release handle broken.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,497 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 33,497 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 22,845 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)

n/s/r lamp broken

Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,845 miles

n/s/r lamp broken

Pass 20 Nov 2008 11,930 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 10,733 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 HKF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HKF, 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 HKF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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