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MK04 LXS

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,363 mi
Last recorded78,363 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 LXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 78,363 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 74,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 74,050 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,756 miles

Rear wiper worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2020 71,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear wiper worn

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,596 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,980 miles

Back box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside damaged

Offside Front Tyre cracked inner side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside damaged

bonnet damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,749 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 49,406 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,406 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 44,814 miles

Centre Brake not working

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,814 miles

Centre Brake not working

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,988 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 39,988 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,253 miles

Both front tyres reading 3mm

Offside rear tyre reading 2.5mm

Rear exhaust outter cover corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,450 miles

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded and splitting from box

Fail 11 Mar 2011 31,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded and splitting from box

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,695 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,268 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,771 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 13,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LXS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MK04 LXS, 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 MK04 LXS registered?

MK04 LXS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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