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LY04 ZDS

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

56,246 mi
Last recorded56,246 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 ZDS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 56,246 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,406 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 52,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,652 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 47,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,851 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 42,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,956 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 39,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Jul 2012 36,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,644 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condensation in offside headlamp.

cracks on both front tyres.

cuts on nearside front tyre.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 32,644 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condensation in offside headlamp.

cracks on both front tyres.

cuts on nearside front tyre.

splits on offside front wiper blade.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,151 miles

both front brake discs partly worn.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 28,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs partly worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,978 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 17,978 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZDS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ZDS, 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 ZDS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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