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LY54 DKL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,581 mi
Last recorded8,581 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 DKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 8,581 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 8,319 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 7,761 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 7,229 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 7,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced intensity reduced on pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 6,775 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 6,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 6,476 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 6,092 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 6,011 miles

3 tyres (O/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R) are cracked & perished.

misfire

Pass 22 Nov 2016 5,730 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 5,456 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 5,020 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

bonnet stay prop missing

Fail 17 Nov 2014 5,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

bonnet stay prop missing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 4,559 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 4,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 4,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall poor condition

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall poor condition

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2012 4,170 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall poor condition

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall poor condition

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2011 3,771 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 2,932 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 2,932 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 2,447 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 2,136 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Nov 2008 2,136 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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LY54 DKL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY54 DKL, 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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LY54 DKL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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