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LX54 XTV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,453 mi
Last recorded99,453 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 99,453 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 99,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 94,131 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 94,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 89,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 87,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 87,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 79,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,925 miles

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear by flexi

nsf wiper split

rear exhaust corroded and mounting adrift

Fail 15 Jan 2018 75,925 miles

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

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear by flexi

nsf wiper split

rear exhaust corroded and mounting adrift

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,844 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,673 miles

Rear exhaust box casing deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,095 miles

1/ n/s front tyre at legal limits and worn on edges

2/ Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 57,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,076 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,881 miles

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear

exhaust tailpipe outer layer slightly deteriorated

nearside headlight slightly condensated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust is corroded

rear wiper is split

Fail 25 Apr 2012 48,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear exhaust is corroded

rear wiper is split

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,751 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,155 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,807 miles

indicator repeaters discolouring

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 XTV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

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

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