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LX04 XOW

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,244 mi
Last recorded139,244 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 XOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 139,244 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 139,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 122,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 122,269 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 107,249 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2015 107,236 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,389 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 92,163 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,484 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,685 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,233 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 66,176 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 66,176 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,454 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 XOW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

LX04 XOW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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