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LY04 UXN

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,827 mi
Last recorded115,827 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 UXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,827 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 113,631 miles

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

Exhaust has had a temporary repair

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 113,603 miles

Emissions not tested due to above defects (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak section by flexi hose (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer connecting pipe of system (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mountings of offside and nearside front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 109,528 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 109,528 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,825 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 103,825 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,899 miles

front brake pads 2/3worn

Pass 25 Nov 2014 92,106 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front Brakes Binding

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S Rear Brake Binding

O/S Rear Tyre Deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil Level Low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.(3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 86,761 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front Brakes Binding

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S Rear Brake Binding

O/S Rear Tyre Deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil Level Low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,251 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,504 miles

engine management light on

oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal in gearbox

Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight blow past at injector.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,462 miles

slight blow past at injector.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,454 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 48,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,284 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 43,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2007 25,654 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 UXN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

LY04 UXN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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