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LA04 FWN

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,213 mi
Last recorded58,213 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 FWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 58,213 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal high

reverse light not working

Fail 13 May 2025 58,213 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal high

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Jan 2024 54,122 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

centre & rear exhaust box corroded (outer skin peeling)

Pass 7 Jan 2022 47,662 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,146 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 44,832 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,288 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 43,825 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 43,825 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,383 miles

middle and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 42,689 miles

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

Nearside Front side wall cracking

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

Offside Front side wall cracking

advis o/s/r brake bind

Fail 8 Dec 2015 42,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front side wall cracking

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front side wall cracking

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

advis o/s/r brake bind

Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,903 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre,s are starting to crack

Fail 9 Dec 2014 41,903 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyre,s are starting to crack

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,788 miles

hand brake cable stiff

Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,598 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 35,833 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,339 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,185 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 32,185 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,141 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 FWN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LA04 FWN, 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 FWN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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