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DE04 LVH

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,060 mi
Last recorded52,060 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 52,060 miles

f/o/s coil spring incorrectly mounted at the upper attachment so the strut top mounting cannot function correctly

Fail 6 Dec 2018 52,046 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

f/o/s coil spring incorrectly mounted at the upper attachment so the strut top mounting cannot function correctly

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,855 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 39,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195 60 15 ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,083 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Gearbox mounting defective slight play in central support mount ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box deteriorated

exhaust center box deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2016 33,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Gearbox mounting defective slight play in central support mount ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box deteriorated

exhaust center box deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,231 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,902 miles

Some wear and cracking to offside front tyre.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,268 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 13,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,303 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 9,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 7,125 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 LVH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVH, 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 LVH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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