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LC04 DVL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,695 mi
Last recorded70,695 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 DVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 70,695 miles

Bonnet release catch when presented was not in the pivot holder. COuld be operated but with difficulty, now correctly installed.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section, also in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine, lower of engine and AC compressor covered in oil but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to the inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split, but gap is closed preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light in-operative

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split, but gap is closed preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

drivers door check strap has failed.

Fail 24 May 2023 70,695 miles

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

Bonnet release catch when presented was not in the pivot holder. COuld be operated but with difficulty, now correctly installed.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section, also in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine, lower of engine and AC compressor covered in oil but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to the inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split, but gap is closed preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light in-operative

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split, but gap is closed preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers door check strap has failed.

Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,351 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,602 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 60,602 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 55,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 May 2019 55,341 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2018 50,238 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 44,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,412 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 38,412 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 33,293 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,574 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 16,963 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,629 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 12,291 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,197 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 8,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,704 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 6,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 6,310 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 DVL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LC04 DVL, 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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LC04 DVL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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