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PE54 LGK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,377 mi
Last recorded54,377 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 LGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 54,377 miles

Emissions high

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

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

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

Parking brake travel high

Fail 22 Oct 2025 54,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Emissions high

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

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

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

Parking brake travel high

Pass 23 Oct 2024 44,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlight lens condensated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2024 44,338 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour NSF & OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour NSF & OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner & outer. Remaining tread reads 2mm Advise replacement. 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlight lens condensated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR tyre tread reads 3mm. Advise replacement 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 33,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Strong Advise (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Check-strap requires attention

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Strong Advise (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 24,891 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 24,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Suspension spring incorrectly fitted (upside down). Not sitting correctly in its cup. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres perished with cords visable through the cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 23,771 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 23,767 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 23,647 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 28 Oct 2019 23,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 23,172 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 23,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 22,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 21,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,223 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,070 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,790 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,517 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,457 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,476 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,855 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 LGK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LGK, 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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PE54 LGK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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