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DE04 LVB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,451 mi
Last recorded53,451 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 53,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 52,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 52,595 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play and knocking in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2023 52,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 50,121 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 48,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,959 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 37,710 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,798 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,579 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking around sidewalls

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking around sidewalls

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,208 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall is cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall is cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2016 32,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall is cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall is cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,711 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,095 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 30,198 miles

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 30 May 2012 29,094 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 29,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 27,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,254 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,356 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,816 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,408 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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DE04 LVB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 DE04 LVB, 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 LVB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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