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LW04 XBL

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,512 mi
Last recorded85,512 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 XBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,512 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,987 miles

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

rear part of exhaust system corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2014 75,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear part of exhaust system corroding

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,104 miles

Nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust section is deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2013 68,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust section is deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust box corr0ded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust box corr0ded

Pass 11 May 2011 54,169 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 45,280 miles

Bonnet release lever broken still operates catch

Center Brake lamp inop.

Fail 25 May 2010 45,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet release lever broken still operates catch

Center Brake lamp inop.

Pass 12 May 2009 31,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,484 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 17,484 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade unserviceable

Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,074 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 XBL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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