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LV04 TLU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,693 mi
Last recorded83,693 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 83,693 miles

Damage to offside rear light lens but not showing white light

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside front indicator faded

Fail 24 May 2019 83,689 miles

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

Damage to offside rear light lens but not showing white light

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside front indicator faded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 80,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2018 80,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 79,742 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,217 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,176 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both side rear suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 62,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both side rear suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,938 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp aim height on upper limit

Fail 8 Jul 2011 56,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside headlamp aim height on upper limit

Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,035 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 52,034 miles

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

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

High Level Stop LAmp Not Working

Radiator Leaking

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Rusted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,576 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 40,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,040 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,430 miles

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

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

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 TLU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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