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MT54 LXV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,820 mi
Last recorded52,820 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 LXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 52,820 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 52,820 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 44,976 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 44,976 miles

Central Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 29,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 29,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,823 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 24,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 23,773 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 23,046 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 22,311 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,794 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 20,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 19,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,768 miles

Offside front wheel brake is binding but not seriously

Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,040 miles

o/s/f brake binding a little.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 167,379 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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MT54 LXV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MT54 LXV, 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 MT54 LXV registered?

MT54 LXV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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