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LX54 XVG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,739 mi
Last recorded87,739 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 XVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,739 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both wipers weak clearing screen

o/s & n/s front discs and pads wearing low

rear exhaust box heavily corroded/weak in areas

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,949 miles

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

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

both front discs wearing,inner faces wearing lower

both wipers weak clearing screen

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 76,931 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front discs wearing,inner faces wearing lower

both wipers weak clearing screen

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,547 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,663 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty and splitting

Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty and splitting

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,628 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

o/s/f seatbelt very slow to return

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,188 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 51,188 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,336 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,195 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,219 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 46,219 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front wiper blades starting to split at both ends

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,221 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

front wiper blades split not effecting operation

offside rear shock absorber weeping

offside rear tyre has nail in tread not repairable

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

slight play nearside steering track arm

Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,682 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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LX54 XVG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVG, 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 XVG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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