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LY04 ZLZ

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,243 mi
Last recorded116,243 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 ZLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 116,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 116,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 91,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,080 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2023 80,076 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2022 70,087 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 68,807 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 68,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,611 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,567 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside rear tyre winter type

Rear Exhaust mounting defective & silencer weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 61,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,583 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,080 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 52,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 49,486 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,486 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,789 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 42,445 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,257 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,271 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,757 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,007 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 ZLZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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