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LY04 LXK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,342 mi
Last recorded101,342 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 LXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,342 miles

Front both tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,857 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside condensation in headlamp

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

minor oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2018 98,857 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside condensation in headlamp

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

minor oil leak

Pass 22 May 2017 96,122 miles

Oil leak ()

TYRES 175/65R14 fitted to front axle 185/65R14 fitted to rear axle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 15 May 2017 96,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

TYRES 175/65R14 fitted to front axle 185/65R14 fitted to rear axle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,320 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s drop link slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,632 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 86,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriated.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,542 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriated.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 69,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,710 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,077 miles

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Both front indicator bulb colour are poor

EMT TELL TALE IS ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Aug 2011 53,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,829 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,383 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,334 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on condition of both nearside tyres and front brake pads low.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,300 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED.

Fail 30 Jul 2007 22,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED.

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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LY04 LXK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LY04 LXK, 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 LY04 LXK registered?

LY04 LXK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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