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LA04 BHU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,882 mi
Last recorded39,882 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 BHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,882 miles

both sides front tyres worn and perished

o/s/r tyre worn and perished

Fail 4 Jun 2015 39,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,323 miles

O/S/R Tyre Perishing

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating,slight leaks centre section

Fail 3 Jun 2014 29,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both rear tyres perishing

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating,slight leaks centre section

Fail 5 Jun 2013 26,850 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroding slightly

nsf wheel arch liner damaged/loose

nsr tyre perishing

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,850 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroding slightly

nsf wheel arch liner damaged/loose

nsr tyre perishing

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 May 2012 23,881 miles

Front Brake Pads Seem Low

N/S/F Tyre Getting Close To Legal Limit, Perishing With Side Wall Damage

Slight Noise From Rear Wheel Bearings

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,072 miles

nsf tyre perishing/slight side wall damage

nsf wheel slightly distorted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,630 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly distorted

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 8 Apr 2010 17,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f wheel slightly distorted

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,037 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 12,874 miles

Mask Fitted To O/S Headlamp

O/S/F Inner Wheel Rim Damaged--Tyre Slightly Distorted

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,874 miles

Mask Fitted To O/S Headlamp

O/S/F Inner Wheel Rim Damaged--Tyre Slightly Distorted

Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,175 miles

front number plate cracked

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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LA04 BHU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LA04 BHU, 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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LA04 BHU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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