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LX04 BDF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,457 mi
Last recorded159,457 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 BDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 159,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body seal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 159,446 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Under body seal

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 159,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 159,225 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 156,231 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 156,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2016 152,625 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 152,606 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 149,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 131,144 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 131,144 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,079 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

ooffside rear mud flap insecure

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 85,068 miles

Centre Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

ooffside rear mud flap insecure

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,382 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 76,382 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear mudguard insecure

slight oil seapage from turbo exhauster area

Fail 6 Apr 2009 59,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear mudguard insecure

slight oil seapage from turbo exhauster area

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,896 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,577 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)

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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LX04 BDF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX04 BDF, 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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LX04 BDF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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