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HY04 LXD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,902 mi
Last recorded121,902 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 LXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,902 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 121,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 117,478 miles

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

slight play steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2019 117,478 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2018 111,794 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 106,892 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 106,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,826 miles

front pads worn

Fail 7 Oct 2016 99,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front pads worn

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,215 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,902 miles

all tyre valves slightly damaged

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,651 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 40,729 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished 165x70x14

nail in unrepairable position in o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2010 35,489 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both rear tyres perished 165x70x14

Pass 27 Mar 2010 35,489 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished 165x70x14

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,886 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,013 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper split

Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,217 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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HY04 LXD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HY04 LXD, 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 HY04 LXD registered?

HY04 LXD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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