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LX54 TWF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,919 mi
Last recorded90,919 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 TWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 90,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 84,890 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 84,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged looks to have been run under inflated "run flat" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,779 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub washer missing.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 78,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub washer missing.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,926 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 69,926 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner and outer (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 69,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery loose

cut in tread of nearside front tyre close to cords

cut in tread of nearside front tyre close to cords

nearside rear light lens damaged

noisy gearbox

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

rear silencer box badly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged/cut as a result of being driven on whilst flat. no cord exposed.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 67,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated and aim found to be too high after refitting (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged/cut as a result of being driven on whilst flat. no cord exposed.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer motor not functioning (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,064 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 63,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,302 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded in poor condition - recommend replacement

Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,302 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded in poor condition - recommend replacement

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,194 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly chafed

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,409 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 40,710 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,765 miles

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

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

center brake light u/s

slight tears both front wiperblade rubbers .recommend replacement soon

Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,259 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,815 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)

n/s/r tyre wall slightly poor

Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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LX54 TWF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LX54 TWF, 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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LX54 TWF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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