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LV54 OZE

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,501 mi
Last recorded87,501 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 OZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 87,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lamps slightly discolored

Pass 20 Mar 2025 86,267 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 82,705 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,610 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 76,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 65,251 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 65,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 61,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 9 Mar 2019 61,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,539 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,536 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator obscured more than 50% side (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 55,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016
Fail 31 Mar 2015 45,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,259 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 33,420 miles

Both number plate one letter figure incorrect

Both rear tyre's perrished on inner and outer wall

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,420 miles

Both number plate one letter figure incorrect

Both rear tyre's perrished on inner and outer wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,978 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre outer wall perrished

Fail 14 Sep 2011 29,978 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall perrished

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,779 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,197 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 19,183 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,183 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,046 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 12,046 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OZE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OZE, 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 OZE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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