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LV54 KVK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

141,570 mi
Last recorded141,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 141,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 127,169 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 127,168 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 112,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,484 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 99,484 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 83,912 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 83,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 72,590 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 72,590 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On legal limit @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,247 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,814 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 57,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,210 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 55,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 51,032 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Water in it misty (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,158 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 43,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,493 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,629 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 27,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,425 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,091 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,491 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,843 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,293 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

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 KVK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KVK, 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 KVK registered?

LV54 KVK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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