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PE54 LFW

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,102 mi
Last recorded85,102 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 LFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 85,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle x 2 (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 78,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2016 78,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2015 71,423 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 70,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 70,907 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,946 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 67,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 60,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,067 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 52,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,734 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,226 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 40,533 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,618 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,605 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 LFW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PE54 LFW, 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 PE54 LFW registered?

PE54 LFW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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