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LW04 NPN

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,976 mi
Last recorded91,976 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 NPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,976 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 91,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 86,929 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 86,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,008 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 78,904 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,570 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 70,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,598 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 61,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,266 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,444 miles

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

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

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

cracks on rear tyres.

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside door mirror glass damaged.

nearside rear lamp slightly loose.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 40,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

cracks on rear tyres.

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside door mirror glass damaged.

nearside rear lamp slightly loose.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,943 miles

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

cracks on offside rear tyre.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,538 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 26,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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LW04 NPN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NPN, 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 NPN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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