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L3 PLU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,641 mi
Last recorded87,641 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 PLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,711 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking

Exhaust Rear Box Starting To Deterioate

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 82,711 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking

Exhaust Rear Box Starting To Deterioate

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 77,717 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 75,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 59,065 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 59,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,988 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 54,988 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,414 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,414 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,403 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 46,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 42,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,249 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,849 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 35,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 26,747 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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L3 PLU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L3 PLU, 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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L3 PLU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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