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LW04 AUA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,529 mi
Last recorded126,529 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 AUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,529 miles

ns cv boot damp

Fail 18 Feb 2019 126,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ns cv boot damp

Pass 12 Mar 2018 116,421 miles

Both rear sills corroded

exhaust rusty

exhaust slight blow

n/s/f cv boot damp

Fail 12 Mar 2018 116,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust rusty

exhaust slight blow

n/s/f cv boot damp

n/s/f tyre very much on limit

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

o/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 12 Mar 2018 116,421 miles

exhaust rusty

exhaust slight blow

n/s/f cv boot damp

n/s/f tyre very much on limit

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

o/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,059 miles

both cv boots damp

Pass 26 Mar 2016 93,096 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 93,096 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,866 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 81,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,003 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 66,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,246 miles

H/brake not smooth in operation. (cables?)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,519 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,519 miles

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

Inner face of front brake discs corroded & ridged

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,408 miles

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

both front discs are slightly coroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,026 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,175 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 39,635 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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LW04 AUA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 LW04 AUA, 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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LW04 AUA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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