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EA04 LFE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,768 mi
Last recorded151,768 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 LFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 151,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 151,766 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 148,833 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 147,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 143,768 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2018 143,768 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2017 143,640 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil low

Fail 10 Feb 2017 143,640 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil low

Pass 13 Feb 2016 138,223 miles

Oil Leak.

Fail 13 Feb 2016 138,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil Leak.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 127,632 miles

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

Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 127,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,793 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 87,128 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage and wearing low inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight damage

offside front tyre outer wall slight damage and wearing low inner edge

offside rear tyre on limits and outer side wall perishing

Pass 25 May 2011 85,107 miles

Coolant leak noted during test

O/s rear tyre is perished, low on tread, under inflated and has a nail in it.

Fail 25 May 2011 85,107 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak noted during test

O/s rear tyre is perished, low on tread, under inflated and has a nail in it.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,996 miles

N/s rear tyre has sidewall damage

O/s front tyre has sidewall damage

O/s rear tyre is perishing in sidewall and tread

There is a smell and sound pointing to a leak from diesel injector/s

Fail 14 Apr 2010 73,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/s rear tyre has sidewall damage

O/s front tyre has sidewall damage

O/s rear tyre is perishing in sidewall and tread

There is a smell and sound pointing to a leak from diesel injector/s

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,368 miles

O/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2009 66,368 miles

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

N/s front tyre worn to the legal minimum

O/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,597 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 53,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,227 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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EA04 LFE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EA04 LFE, 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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EA04 LFE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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