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DE04 LTU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,857 mi
Last recorded130,857 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 130,857 miles

damaged to front number plate

nearside headlamp damaged

offside number plate lamp cover missing

offside rear outer sill corroding

slight play to offside steering arm

Fail 8 May 2019 130,847 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

damaged to front number plate

nearside headlamp damaged

offside number plate lamp cover missing

offside rear outer sill corroding

slight play to offside steering arm

Pass 15 Jun 2018 115,544 miles

chip to screen

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight damage to nearside headlamp

slight play to nearside steering arm

Fail 8 Jun 2018 115,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chip to screen

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight damage to nearside headlamp

slight play to nearside steering arm

Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,589 miles

Oil leak ()

beam image poor

engine light on

Fail 18 Feb 2017 108,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

beam image poor

engine light on

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,116 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 91,776 miles

Oil leak

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2015 91,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded.

nearside side repeater indicator faded colour.

offside front indicator faded colour.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

rear upper stop lamp not working

Fail 15 Feb 2014 84,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre tread is worn tyo the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows uneven wear.

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 84,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre tread is worn tyo the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows uneven wear.

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,445 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,999 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 63,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front brake Discs only using half of friction surface on inner face.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,458 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,357 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

carnt see front brake pads

Fail 16 Feb 2010 44,357 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)

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

Offside Outer Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

carnt see front brake pads

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,309 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight wear inner edge O/S/F tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,569 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 28,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight cut to n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,770 miles

nsf tyre slight side wall damage out side edge

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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DE04 LTU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DE04 LTU, 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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DE04 LTU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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