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LV04 HLY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,204 mi
Last recorded67,204 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 HLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,204 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust back box outer cover corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 16 Oct 2020 67,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust back box outer cover corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 May 2019 58,483 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 58,483 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 52,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 52,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 47,971 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,443 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 34,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre, slightly perished/cracked around outer edge and outer wall

offside rear tyre, slightly perished/cracked around outer wall and inbetween tread pattern

Fail 15 Feb 2013 30,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre, slightly perished/cracked around outer edge and outer wall

offside rear tyre, slightly perished/cracked around outer wall and inbetween tread pattern

Pass 25 Feb 2012 27,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 27,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front tyre, outer wall perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,906 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 24,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,775 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 18,506 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,506 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,927 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,394 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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LV04 HLY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LV04 HLY, 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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What year was LV04 HLY registered?

LV04 HLY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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