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LT04 PJY

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,433 mi
Last recorded138,433 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 PJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 138,433 miles

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear outer sill soft

offside rear outer sort

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Mar 2018 138,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear outer sill soft

offside rear outer sort

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Mar 2017 136,294 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front strut top bearings are rough in operation

rear exhaust mounting corroded away system still suported

Fail 6 Mar 2017 136,293 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front strut top bearings are rough in operation

nearside door check strap losse

rear exhaust mounting corroded away system still suported

rear wiper missing

Pass 21 Mar 2016 135,210 miles

Nearside nearside front door check strap losse and noisey

both front suspension top bearings are noisey

rear exhaust hanger broken system still suported

Pass 16 Mar 2015 133,857 miles

rear silencer and mouting braket badley rusted

Fail 16 Mar 2015 133,857 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear silencer and mouting braket badley rusted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 129,056 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 119,554 miles

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)

rear exhaust strap corroded on rear box

Pass 26 Mar 2012 108,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,162 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 83,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,301 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 34,301 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (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
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LT04 PJY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT04 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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