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CF04 LJN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,940 mi
Last recorded123,940 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 LJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 123,940 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 123,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 118,050 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 118,050 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 110,364 miles

High level stop light not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2014 110,364 miles

High level stop light not working

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 101,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate poor

Fail 10 Jun 2011 82,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

handbrake cables rough in movement

nearside rear tyre nail and close to tread limit inside edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear child seats removed to check seat belts as instructed by customer

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,088 miles

Oil leak

handbrake cables rough in movement

nearside rear tyre nail and close to tread limit inside edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear child seats removed to check seat belts as instructed by customer

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,676 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,957 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge, Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 52,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,312 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 40,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CF04 LJN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CF04 LJN, 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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CF04 LJN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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