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SD54 LZH

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,611 mi
Last recorded64,611 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 LZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 64,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 61,152 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 57,912 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2023 57,884 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2022 53,915 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 26 Aug 2022 53,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inside edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,172 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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer and strap corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,932 miles

Bonnet release handle broken but still operates bonnet release

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + tyre has age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside non obligatory mirror glass missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + tyre has age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre +tyre has age related cracking ()

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,094 miles

Bonnet release handle broken but still operates bonnet release

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

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

Rear Exhaust box very rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,357 miles

Bonnet release handle broken but still operates bonnet release

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,914 miles

Bonnet release handle broken but still operates bonnet release

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 22,914 miles

Bonnet release handle broken but still operates bonnet release

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 18,952 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 12 Mar 2014 18,952 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 10,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,790 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 6,904 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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SD54 LZH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SD54 LZH, 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 SD54 LZH registered?

SD54 LZH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is SD54 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 LZH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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