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LY54 MFX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,465 mi
Last recorded104,465 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 MFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 104,465 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 104,459 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,484 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 102,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,547 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

osr brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Sep 2018 98,537 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower stabiliser bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt damaged centre cut in half (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

osr brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2016 81,717 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt trapped in seat (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,760 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 66,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,673 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 58,673 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,148 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall scuffed

rear exhaust box corroded exccessively advise replace

rear suspension rebound rubbers missing

Fail 29 Feb 2012 54,148 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre sidewall scuffed

rear exhaust box corroded exccessively advise replace

rear suspension rebound rubbers missing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,051 miles

offside wiper starting to split

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,937 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,915 miles

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,035 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 30,035 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 MFX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MFX, 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 MFX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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