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LY54 EPV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,885 mi
Last recorded53,885 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 EPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 53,885 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,436 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,081 miles

Exhaust showing signs of deterioration.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 45,081 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust showing signs of deterioration.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 39,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2018 29,916 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 20,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 16,650 miles

Rear wiper blade

Pass 20 Nov 2015 14,561 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 13,542 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 12,833 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 11,636 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 10,209 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 8,770 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 8,075 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2008 7,586 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 6,671 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 EPV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EPV, 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 LY54 EPV registered?

LY54 EPV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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