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PE54 LFU

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,856 mi
Last recorded47,856 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 LFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 47,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 47,199 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Sep 2023 44,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,011 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,267 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 39,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,731 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,440 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 36,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,023 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,792 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,662 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,912 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,654 miles

both front wiper blades split at the ends but clearing the screen

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,679 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 14,678 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,548 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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PE54 LFU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PE54 LFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE54 LFU registered?

PE54 LFU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is PE54 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE54 LFU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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