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GK04 LYX

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,988 mi
Last recorded71,988 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 LYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 71,965 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,324 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,156 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has 3 nails/screws in the tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,638 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 56,637 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,469 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear brake discs are rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2014 45,702 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs are rusty

offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise when spun

Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,702 miles

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

both rear brake discs are rusty

offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise when spun

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,752 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 42,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,064 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 40,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

rear tyres starting to deterorate

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,366 miles

front numder plate starting to dereriorate

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jun 2011 36,366 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front numder plate starting to dereriorate

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,043 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,374 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,335 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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GK04 LYX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GK04 LYX, 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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GK04 LYX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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