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LB04 RZJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,146 mi
Last recorded108,146 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 RZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 108,146 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2022 104,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 104,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 100,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Jun 2021 100,219 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 94,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 89,217 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 89,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 85,697 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 82,232 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 82,232 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 78,348 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 74,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 69,043 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 69,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 63,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing/Incomplete

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Case Split Open & Deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2012 56,988 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing/Incomplete

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

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Case Split Open & Deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 43,445 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,833 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,866 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,120 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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LB04 RZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RZJ, 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 RZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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