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LY54 DNO

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,483 mi
Last recorded78,483 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 DNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,483 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not working N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,666 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,723 miles

bearing noise from engine

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 60,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bearing noise from engine

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,735 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 52,733 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,037 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 46,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,301 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 39,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 33,292 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,292 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,451 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 25,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,008 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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LY54 DNO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LY54 DNO, 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 DNO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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