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LV04 PHU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,837 mi
Last recorded58,837 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 58,837 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 58,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,714 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 47,952 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,329 miles

Offside Front tyre bold on edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2017 44,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre bold on edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,362 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 40,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,023 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 39,023 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2014 32,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear no plate discolour

Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,519 miles

rear no plate discolour

Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,425 miles

rear no plate discolour

Fail 14 Feb 2013 29,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear no plate discolour

Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,368 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,803 miles

advise 2x child seats fitted to rear seat,unable to inspect seat belts

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,802 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,693 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,416 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 PHU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV04 PHU, 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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LV04 PHU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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