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LV54 XAD

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,625 mi
Last recorded113,625 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 XAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 113,625 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 113,625 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,130 miles

covers on floors and engine

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,331 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 90,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 82,676 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,494 miles

os rear registration plate lamp

Fail 14 Oct 2013 72,494 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

os rear registration plate lamp

Pass 25 Oct 2012 65,699 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Oct 2012 65,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear wiper split

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,373 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,138 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 26,711 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,711 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 14,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 XAD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

LV54 XAD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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