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KL04 LYZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,023 mi
Last recorded104,023 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 LYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 104,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,862 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 97,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,425 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 81,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror damaged (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Fail 8 Jul 2016 68,966 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box heat shield loose (7.1.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main front bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror damaged (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,162 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front exhaust box outer skin loose

high rear brake imbalance 29%

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 56,162 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front exhaust box outer skin loose

high rear brake imbalance 29%

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust interpipe out cover rattling

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,756 miles

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 1 Aug 2013 45,751 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,536 miles

offside wiper blade insecure at ends

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 3 Aug 2012 43,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside wiper blade insecure at ends

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

osr bump stop missing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 42,222 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

osr bump stop missing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,231 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 40,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,569 miles

nearside fron t tyre wprn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn and cracks in tread

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hi vis brake light not working

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,479 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,827 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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KL04 LYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KL04 LYZ, 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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KL04 LYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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