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DE04 LWL

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,079 mi
Last recorded93,079 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,079 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight water inside

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

observe emissions

Fail 8 Mar 2016 93,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front headlight water inside

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

observe emissions

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,053 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 86,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 78,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

injector seal leaking

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,779 miles

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

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

injector seal leaking

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,902 miles

nearside front headlight water getting in and aim adjust at limit

Fail 12 Mar 2013 71,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front headlamp poor pattern[condensation] inside

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,188 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise possible injector leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,820 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 57,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear center L-E-D stop lamp inop

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,153 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,654 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 39,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,678 miles

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

bonnet catch missing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,910 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 LWL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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