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LD04 ZVA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,274 mi
Last recorded48,274 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 ZVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 48,274 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 48,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2024 47,198 miles

Front brake discs are a little rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly lower on the inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer is badly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 46,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2023 46,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2022 45,918 miles

Exhaust system is rusty back silencer is corroded

Front brake discs are a little rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush is starting to perish

Nearside Rear coil spring is a little rusty

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush is starting to perish

Pass 10 Jul 2021 45,380 miles

Exhaust system is rusty back silencer is corroded

Front brake discs are a little rusty

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 45,168 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear Exhaust box corrodet

Pass 3 May 2019 43,744 miles

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Offside Front Wiper blade wind deflector fitted upside down.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 43,099 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 43,099 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 42,161 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Fail 8 May 2017 42,145 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 5 May 2016 41,297 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 40,575 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 38,301 miles

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

Rear silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2014 38,301 miles

Rear silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 37,618 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 11 May 2011 35,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 33,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 31,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 30,131 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 30,131 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,674 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 27,674 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZVA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LD04 ZVA, 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 ZVA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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