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LA04 PNL

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,131 mi
Last recorded54,131 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 PNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 54,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 52,459 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 50,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 48,775 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 46,517 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 44,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 42,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2020 42,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 40,281 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,093 miles

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,665 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,137 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 33,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,481 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 27,800 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 23,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 21,855 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear registration plates delaminating

Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,735 miles

both front tyre depths getting low

offside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,292 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,093 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 PNL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA04 PNL registered?

LA04 PNL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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The MOT history for LA04 PNL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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