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FY04 LJF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,832 mi
Last recorded139,832 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 LJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 139,832 miles

corrosion / wear front brake discs

front exhaust pipe mounting corroded

offside headlight slightly reduced output . lenses faded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 139,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light shows white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread areas to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion / wear front brake discs

front exhaust pipe mounting corroded

offside headlight slightly reduced output . lenses faded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 132,332 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 130,410 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 130,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 127,052 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded but still adequately supported

nail in o/s/r tyre and cracking

Fail 5 May 2016 127,052 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mounting corroded but still adequately supported

nail in o/s/r tyre and cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2015 118,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting broke but still supported

rear exhaust outer caseing corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,741 miles

rear exhaust outer caseing corroded

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting broke but still supported

Pass 7 May 2014 110,631 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 May 2013 97,534 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,407 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,583 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 56,445 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,438 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,567 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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FY04 LJF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FY04 LJF, 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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What year was FY04 LJF registered?

FY04 LJF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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