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LV54 VMY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,378 mi
Last recorded115,378 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 VMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,378 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

water in n/s headlamp

wet test

Fail 12 Feb 2021 115,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear silencer corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

water in n/s headlamp

wet test

Pass 14 Feb 2020 107,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 107,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 102,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,739 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,739 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 83,514 miles

play in n/s/f roll bar link

rear box condition

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,296 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,235 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,984 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 51,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 39,250 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 39,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,447 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall generally deteriotared, appears to have rubber along the kerb.

offside front tyre has cut to outer side wall, not deep enought to rear ply cords

Fail 14 Feb 2011 28,447 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer side wall generally deteriotared, appears to have rubber along the kerb.

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

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

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

offside front tyre has cut to outer side wall, not deep enought to rear ply cords

Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,717 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 8,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 789 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 VMY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

LV54 VMY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is LV54 VMY safe to buy?

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