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LC04 TLF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,227 mi
Last recorded83,227 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 83,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 82,678 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 81,808 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,710 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,649 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 79,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 78,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade torn still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,776 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,148 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 72,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise both rear suspension bump stops missing.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,770 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops-recommend their renewal as soon as possible.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has been badly scuffed/damaged,recommend tyre renewed now before its failure.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 58,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing-recommend renewal now.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,603 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing-recommend renewal now.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,394 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,943 miles

advise limited inspection of rear seatbelts due to seats folded/customers items.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,062 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,607 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,875 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,388 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,074 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 TLF 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 87%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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