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DE04 LWF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

31,231 mi
Last recorded31,231 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,231 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 31,231 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,542 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 30,540 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,240 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 29,230 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,869 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 27,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,698 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade worn/screen marked

Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,587 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 24,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,379 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 23,379 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,669 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 9,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 5,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 2,997 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 LWF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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