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LW04 YBN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,967 mi
Last recorded128,967 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 YBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 128,967 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 128,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 122,394 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,032 miles

Front bumper loose

Nearside Front plastic inner arch panel broken and loose

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 115,030 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.92 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning steering heavey (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front plastic inner arch panel broken and loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 107,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/front inner plastic wing damaged.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 23 Aug 2018 107,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/front inner plastic wing damaged.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,617 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 101,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,414 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 96,411 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,819 miles

Nearside Front Deep cut in outer sidewall. Cords or braids not exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 21 Aug 2015 90,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Excessive build up of condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Handbrake excessively notchy in operation (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions not tested due to excessively blowing exhaust system

Nearside Front Deep cut in outer sidewall. Cords or braids not exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,734 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 82,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 80,175 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2012 80,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,368 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 74,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,160 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,866 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 61,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,864 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,243 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 YBN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,392cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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