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LA04 LXU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,187 mi
Last recorded113,187 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 LXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,187 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (2.4.A.3)

engine has oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 113,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (2.4.A.3)

engine has oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,239 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 97,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 93,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,441 miles

air bag light on

slight oil leak from sump

Fail 18 Apr 2012 90,441 miles

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

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

air bag light on

slight oil leak from sump

wipers smearing screen

pads and discs metal to metal

Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,718 miles

both fronts wearing on inner edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 46,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,854 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,956 miles

o/s/f fog light broken

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 LXU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXU, 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 LXU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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