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AO04 LKN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,279 mi
Last recorded123,279 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 123,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat loose/poorly fitted ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlight condensated, beam image not affected

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill shoeing signs of corrision

Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,892 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges, down to 2nd layer of rubber, will soon be exposing ply/cords. Strongly advise replacement

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges, down to 2nd layer of rubber, will soon be exposing ply/cords. Strongly advise replacement

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

significant play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Fail 3 Apr 2018 117,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges, down to 2nd layer of rubber, will soon be exposing ply/cords. Strongly advise replacement

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges, down to 2nd layer of rubber, will soon be exposing ply/cords. Strongly advise replacement

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

significant play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,828 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 109,828 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,746 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensated (1.7.5a)

Hgh level brake light not working

Fail 18 Mar 2016 98,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensated (1.7.5a)

Hgh level brake light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,473 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 86,473 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,179 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,737 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 48,735 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,412 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,826 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,502 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,066 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 13,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AO04 LKN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO04 LKN, 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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AO04 LKN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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