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LV04 LXS

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,354 mi
Last recorded79,354 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 LXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on n/s (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F TYRE worn on inner edge just above cords 185/60/15

Oil leak engine ()

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage and perishing in tread 185/60/15

o/s/r tyre perishing in read 185/60/15

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2017 79,354 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on n/s (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F TYRE worn on inner edge just above cords 185/60/15

Oil leak engine ()

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage and perishing in tread 185/60/15

o/s/r tyre perishing in read 185/60/15

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,336 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 74,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 70,935 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,364 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,082 miles

N/S headlamp damp inside lens

Fail 13 Dec 2013 63,082 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advanced corrosion on exhaust at centre and rear

N/S headlamp damp inside lens

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,016 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust centre and rear sections.

Airbag warning light on

Slight dampness inside n/s headlamp lens

Fail 17 Dec 2012 56,016 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advanced corrosion on exhaust centre and rear sections.

Airbag warning light on

Oil leak

Slight dampness inside n/s headlamp lens

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,103 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 49,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Air bag warning light on

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiper split.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 33,726 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,680 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 LXS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

LV04 LXS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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