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LX54 TXZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,830 mi
Last recorded143,830 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 TXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 143,830 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 143,830 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 143,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,189 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 133,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r wheel binding

sills rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,044 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 129,885 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 125,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,496 miles

offside rear brake has bind and close to failure, offside rear tyre on limit, nearside rear tyre near limit, nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough, offside front tyre near limit, front antiroll bar mounting bushs are weak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 99,405 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 99,389 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,455 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust box starting to blow

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2013 83,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust box starting to blow

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,837 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2012 64,583 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Off side rear number plate light cover missing.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 49,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Off side rear number plate light cover missing.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,489 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,988 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LX54 TXZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LX54 TXZ, 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 LX54 TXZ registered?

LX54 TXZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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