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LV04 XWJ

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,993 mi
Last recorded51,993 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 XWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 51,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 51,456 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 51,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 50,620 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 50,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 49,341 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 47,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 46,444 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2019 43,372 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 41,440 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 38,468 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 16,555 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 16,555 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 36,509 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 36,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,391 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 30,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 28,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,461 miles

Battery insecure

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

front wiper blades split.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,962 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 XWJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

LV04 XWJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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The MOT history for LV04 XWJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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