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MK04 LEJ

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,917 mi
Last recorded101,917 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 LEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 101,917 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 101,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,668 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 95,668 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,619 miles

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

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 3 Jun 2016 84,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 73,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 69,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 66,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,925 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,567 miles

centre exhaust system corroded/poor....

nearside rear shock absorber sweaty/slight weeep of fluid.....advise further inspection before next mot....

rear exhaust box poor...

rear tyres poor....cracking treads...replace asap.

Fail 18 May 2010 49,567 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust system corroded/poor....

nearside rear shock absorber sweaty/slight weeep of fluid.....advise further inspection before next mot....

rear tyres poor....cracking treads...replace asap.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,238 miles

both rear tyres cracked and worn...advise further inspection soon..

front brake discs worn...advise replacement soon.

rear exhaust box poor condition/shrouding corroded and breaking away....advise replacement soon...

Fail 4 Jun 2009 42,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked and worn...advise further inspection soon..

front brake discs worn...advise replacement soon.

rear exhaust box poor condition/shrouding corroded and breaking away....advise replacement soon...

Pass 19 May 2008 35,368 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 35,368 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 33,516 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 32,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,105 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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MK04 LEJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK04 LEJ, 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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MK04 LEJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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