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LY04 UFA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,675 mi
Last recorded171,675 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 UFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 171,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 171,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 148,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 137,367 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 137,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2016 127,633 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 127,633 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 117,964 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 117,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre depth 3mm

n/s/r tyre depth 3mm

n/s/r tyre weight loose on inner rim

Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,155 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,782 miles

chips in screen

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

e.m.l on

Fail 29 Jun 2012 91,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

e.m.l on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,872 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,612 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,005 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

engine under tray loose broken/ sump damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,415 miles

n/s/r door and quarter are damaged due to accidient, at time of this no sharp edges and door open and closes as normal

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,076 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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LY04 UFA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY04 UFA, 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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LY04 UFA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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