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LA04 LUZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

75,547 mi
Last recorded75,547 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 LUZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,547 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear wheels corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear wheels corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 73,255 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 73,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 71,048 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 69,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 69,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil level low

Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,964 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 67,964 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,390 miles

exhaust corroding

rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Jun 2019 65,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroding

rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,011 miles

exhaust corroding

rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,229 miles

rear bump stops missing

water ingress in nearside headlamp

Fail 16 Jun 2017 60,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear bump stops missing

water ingress in nearside headlamp

Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,170 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 53,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,116 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 50,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

exhaust has slight corrosion

wear to front brakes

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,078 miles

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 26 Jun 2012 43,078 miles

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

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2011 38,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

marks on bodywork.

oil stains on engine undertray.

wheel trims damaged.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,401 miles

marks on bodywork.

oil stains on engine undertray.

wheel trims damaged.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,350 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,654 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,479 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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LA04 LUZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LUZ, 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 LUZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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