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CN04 LJJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,577 mi
Last recorded77,577 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 LJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2023 77,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking smeall of petrol vapour around fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both headlamps glass misted but pattern just about visable

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box corroded/rear joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive auto gearbox seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 75,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside rear parking brake low by percentage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Uplift in both front struts/top mounts

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,915 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 72,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 67,914 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,913 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,047 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 66,045 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported ecu insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,452 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,451 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,308 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 64,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,403 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,467 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,392 miles

dampness n/s/r shock absorber

heavy corrosion n/s/r coil spring

Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,243 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,022 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light/reflector inop

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,608 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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CN04 LJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CN04 LJJ, 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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CN04 LJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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