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LM04 MRU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

103,852 mi
Last recorded103,852 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 MRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 103,852 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wax chalk on the screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill area welded plate not attached at the lower part (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective steering track adjustment/lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 101,558 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and adjacent areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 101,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective polished/retested satisfactory (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and adjacent areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 97,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 93,307 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 88,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all on axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 84,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 70,091 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 76,785 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 76,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,970 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 60,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,126 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 55,126 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 54,952 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 47,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,019 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 43,062 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,062 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,035 miles

Front tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Slight play in nearside front antirollbar link

Fail 21 Jun 2012 38,035 miles

Front tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Slight play in nearside front antirollbar link

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,523 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,927 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 16,829 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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LM04 MRU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LM04 MRU, 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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LM04 MRU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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