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HY04 LXS

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,323 mi
Last recorded88,323 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 LXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 88,323 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 88,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 74,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 74,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,967 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back box corrode.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,058 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded .......

Fail 6 Apr 2017 63,058 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded .......

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,506 miles

play felt at n/s/f anti roll bar link .......

rear exhaust silencer corroding ......

Fail 12 Mar 2016 53,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

play felt at n/s/f anti roll bar link .......

rear exhaust silencer corroding ......

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Mar 2015 42,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs (inner faces) rusty

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet stay clip broken

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

front brake pads starting to get low advise check

rear exhaust corroded but no leaks

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

slight deteriation rear number plate

Fail 22 Mar 2014 36,692 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet stay clip broken

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

front brake pads starting to get low advise check

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust corroded but no leaks

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

slight deteriation rear number plate

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs (inner faces) discoloured

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front and o/s/r tyres started to perish on side walls

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,088 miles

burning smell from alternator

nearside front tyre on 3+mm

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,865 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 22,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,128 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,357 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,656 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 LXS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 LXS, 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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HY04 LXS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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