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AO04 LSY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,583 mi
Last recorded41,583 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 41,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 40,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 40,318 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 39,922 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,597 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 39,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,253 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,752 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 37,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,120 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,145 miles

front pads low

nsr tyre low tread

Fail 27 Feb 2015 32,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads low

nsr tyre low tread

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,546 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 30,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 5,944 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 3,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 2,838 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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AO04 LSY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AO04 LSY, 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 AO04 LSY registered?

AO04 LSY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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