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LA04 PYW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,112 mi
Last recorded83,112 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 PYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,112 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 83,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,799 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 77,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,467 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,578 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,429 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 33,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,432 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 27,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2008 20,164 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,164 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,882 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 PYW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PYW, 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 PYW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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