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LY54 MDE

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

172,237 mi
Last recorded172,237 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 172,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 160,008 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 160,001 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 147,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 138,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 127,666 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 121,622 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 113,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 113,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 74,539 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,946 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,473 miles

number plate bulbs dull

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,121 miles

advise rear exhaust box showing signs of fatigue

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,127 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,933 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 MDE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LY54 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

LY54 MDE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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