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EN04 LJA

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,115 mi
Last recorded98,115 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 LJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 98,115 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 98,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside front wheel arch trim loose

Offside rear lamp unit loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Baffles loose in exhaust system

Battery loose

Handbrake only just met

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 88,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 80,292 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 71,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 62,211 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 54,305 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 54,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,405 miles

ehxhast rear silencer outer skin corroded threw

hand brake notchy

Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ehxhast rear silencer outer skin corroded threw

hand brake notchy

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,768 miles

bonnet safety catch lever brocken

bonnet stay clip brocken

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded threw

hand brake cables notchy

Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,223 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jun 2010 41,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,266 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 18,769 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 27 Aug 2008 18,769 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,531 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,591 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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EN04 LJA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EN04 LJA, 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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EN04 LJA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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