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LW04 GFJ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,122 mi
Last recorded81,122 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 GFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,122 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 81,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 79,275 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 79,275 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,548 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,057 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,355 miles

offside rear tyre cracking around side wall

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,355 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking around side wall

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,802 miles

nsr baby seat not secure

osr tyre cracking around side wall

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,799 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 52,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 49,250 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 49,250 miles

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

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 38,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 May 2010 38,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2008 24,357 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 24,350 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 GFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LW04 GFJ, 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 GFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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