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LX04 SWN

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,126 mi
Last recorded70,126 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 SWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 70,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,037 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,336 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Aug 2022 64,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,933 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,415 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,317 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,237 miles

child seat osr

Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,989 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 38,986 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,699 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,383 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 33,378 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,576 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,392 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 29,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,435 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,498 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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LX04 SWN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWN, 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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What year was LX04 SWN registered?

LX04 SWN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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