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LD04 CKU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,979 mi
Last recorded93,979 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 CKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2023 93,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,004 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 88,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,124 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 85,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 80,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 78,131 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 78,131 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 73,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2018 73,058 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 66,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 60,111 miles

both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,751 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 56,751 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 45,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil on minimum

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 36,879 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,020 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,952 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 32,952 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,521 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,453 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,145 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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LD04 CKU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LD04 CKU, 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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LD04 CKU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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