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L3 SHG

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,417 mi
Last recorded65,417 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 65,417 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 65,417 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 64,616 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 64,365 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 64,365 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,933 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Fail 1 Apr 2019 62,932 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh ()

Offside Rear wing damaged

back box rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,944 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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,339 miles

rear exh starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 30,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,397 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,143 miles

osf wiper smeering

play through steering rack

slight leak on nsr shock absorber

tyres: osf worn on inner edge,nsf wearing low,all four cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,369 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 22,688 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 22,688 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,613 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 18,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,373 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 14,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,594 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 SHG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SHG, 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 L3 SHG registered?

L3 SHG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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