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MT54 LXY

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,089 mi
Last recorded85,089 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 LXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 85,089 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear axle bump stops missing .

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres . 175/65x14 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 85,089 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear axle bump stops missing .

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres . 175/65x14 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,861 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH LOW EDGE TREAD 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING OUTER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 81,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH LOW EDGE TREAD 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING OUTER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,912 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket fractured . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops missing .

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 79,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint bolts on to lower arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket fractured . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops missing .

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,530 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 69,205 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2019 69,205 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Jan 2018 66,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres perished

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,698 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,940 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer side wall

Fail 3 Nov 2014 53,940 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer side wall

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,961 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 45,961 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,295 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,798 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 32,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake service

Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake service

Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,317 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,785 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 LXY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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