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LB04 JUY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,434 mi
Last recorded89,434 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 JUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 89,434 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,659 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 87,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,243 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 86,243 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,023 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 83,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,171 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 77,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,235 miles

Eml light on

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres age cracking

Wipers smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre age cracked

suspension rubber bushes age cracked all around

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,506 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,142 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre getting low inner

Fail 10 Apr 2015 69,075 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front inner brake pads appear low

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Very heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,848 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,848 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,663 miles

N/S Headlamp condensated

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 65,663 miles

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

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

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

N/S Headlamp condensated

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,658 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust rear hanger corroded off but exhaust is still supported

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 63,658 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust rear hanger corroded off but exhaust is still supported

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,898 miles

heavy rusting rear silencer

Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,218 miles

heavy rusting rear silencer

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,552 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,425 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LB04 JUY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB04 JUY, 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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LB04 JUY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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