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LT04 PDX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

214,098 mi
Last recorded214,098 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 PDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 214,098 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 214,081 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 207,428 miles

Both Headlight lens condensated.

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

Offside rear Tyre low on tread and starting to wear out of shape.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 207,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn out of shape. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

Both Headlight lens condensated.

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

Offside rear Tyre low on tread and starting to wear out of shape.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 196,004 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 195,966 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 188,668 miles

Nearside rear coil spring rusty.

Offside front tyre low on tread.

Offside headlight lens condensated.

Offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly.

Various oil leaks.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 188,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section on flex joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear coil spring rusty.

Offside front tyre low on tread.

Offside headlight lens condensated.

Offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 184,464 miles

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

Offside front headlamp lense deteriorating.

Offside outer sill end rusty.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 184,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside headlight condensated.

Offside outer sill end rusty.

Offside rear shock absorber leaking and weak.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 169,231 miles

corrosion on rear chassis

engine oil dipstick broken

gearbox oil leak

n/s headlight condensated

Fail 15 Mar 2014 169,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

corrosion on rear chassis

engine oil dipstick broken

gearbox oil leak

n/s headlight condensated

Pass 23 Feb 2013 151,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 151,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 143,312 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Slight play at steering wheel.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 143,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Offside front tyre low on tread.

Offside headlight lens condensated.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 134,541 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 134,541 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

unable to view front brake pads

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 117,838 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 117,838 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 102,276 miles

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

dampness in o/s headlight

o/s/f fog light damaged

poor pattern in o/s headlight

Pass 1 Mar 2008 83,137 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 83,137 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,828 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 68,828 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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LT04 PDX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 LT04 PDX, 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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LT04 PDX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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