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LC04 AVT

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,058 mi
Last recorded47,058 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 AVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 47,058 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 41,137 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 35,833 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 33,332 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 33,332 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 33,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft Seal Leaking Fluid

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small Split In Gaiter Leaking Grease Over Suspension (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated, Beam Image Slightly Affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated & Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 32,245 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 32,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 31,282 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 31,282 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 29,583 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,201 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 28,201 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

offside wiper split but still adequately clears screen

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2017 26,753 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 26,753 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,178 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 25,178 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,460 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 23,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear silencer and hanger strap corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,159 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 21,159 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,345 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 19,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,246 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,088 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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LC04 AVT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC04 AVT, 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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What year was LC04 AVT registered?

LC04 AVT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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