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LY04 ZCV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,713 mi
Last recorded76,713 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 76,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front silencer outer case corroded/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine area ? (ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 74,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 74,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,679 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front silencer outer case rusty/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 71,679 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front silencer outer case rusty/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 69,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 23 Jan 2021 69,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 30 Jan 2020 67,436 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 64,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 59,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking in tread ()

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,456 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 53,771 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 23 Jan 2016 53,771 miles

Centre stop light not working

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 49,383 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 493,383 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 45,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,895 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 37,857 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,283 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,945 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 24,318 miles

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall.

Fail 22 May 2009 24,318 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall.

Pass 21 May 2008 19,813 miles

front brake pads wearing low.cut on nearside front tyre outer wall.

Pass 24 May 2007 14,222 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 ZCV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

LY04 ZCV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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