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LA04 MKP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

124,190 mi
Last recorded124,190 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 MKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 124,190 miles

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both sides (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 124,190 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both sides (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 122,672 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 120,422 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 120,422 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear silencer clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,930 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2022 110,930 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2020 106,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 106,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,892 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,160 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 96,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,772 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 90,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,252 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 88,252 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,522 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 64,837 miles

Topped up with 1ltr oil

Fail 15 Jun 2013 64,837 miles

Topped up with 1ltr oil

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 59,538 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs badly lipped and pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2010 47,588 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 47,588 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 40,898 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 33,316 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 29,143 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 MKP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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