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LY54 MFN

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,312 mi
Last recorded105,312 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 MFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 105,312 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 105,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded to excess (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,679 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

nearside headlamp has a water ingress but not affecting light output

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

nearside headlamp has a water ingress but not affecting light output

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamps have moisture ingress slightly affecting beam image

minor oil leak

offside registration plate lamp deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

suspect nearside front coil spring may be broken at an extreme end but is not visible

Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

moisture inside nearside front light unit

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2012 66,458 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

moisture inside nearside front light unit

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,242 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,682 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,369 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 MFN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MFN, 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 MFN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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