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LY04 SNU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,238 mi
Last recorded76,238 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 SNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 76,238 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear engine stabilizer link bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2023 75,330 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jul 2023 75,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,491 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 74,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,271 miles

both wiper blades smearing screen. (slightly deteriorated.

Fail 19 Jul 2021 66,271 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both wiper blades smearing screen. (slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,023 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 54,023 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,745 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 8 Aug 2019 42,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2017 37,428 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,567 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,306 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2013 30,125 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 25,593 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 21,554 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 6 Nov 2010 18,002 miles

All front steering and suspention joints are heavily surface rusted

Bonnet prop is missing

Child seat fitted to Near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Service light showing on dash

Fail 6 Nov 2010 18,002 miles

All front steering and suspention joints are heavily surface rusted

Bonnet prop is missing

Child seat fitted to Near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

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

Service light showing on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,075 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads approx/60/70% worn

Pass 4 Oct 2008 12,323 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 9,483 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight split to ner side front wiper

Pass 6 Oct 2007 9,483 miles

slight split to ner side front wiper

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 SNU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LY04 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

LY04 SNU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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