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PE54 LFY

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

38,822 mi
Last recorded38,822 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 LFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 38,822 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 35,205 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 34,233 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 33,704 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 33,393 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 33,223 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 32,859 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 32,859 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 31,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,394 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,064 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 28,064 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,669 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 26,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,434 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,732 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,341 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 19,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,814 miles

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,923 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 12,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,620 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 9,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 5,255 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 1,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 1,938 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 LFY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

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

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