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LY04 VWL

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,879 mi
Last recorded74,879 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 VWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,879 miles

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

Off side wiper starting to smear

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

Rear wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 71,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both headlamps have poor beam image

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f lower arm bushes perished

o/s/f 175/65/14-H/T tyre close to limit

o/s/f lower arm bushes perished

o/s/r 175/65/14-H/T tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,625 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Oct 2011 48,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,894 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,735 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,955 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 22,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,008 miles

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

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

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

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 VWL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY04 VWL registered?

LY04 VWL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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The MOT history for LY04 VWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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