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MK04 LXY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,705 mi
Last recorded75,705 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 LXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 63,186 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 60,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,547 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 51,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,881 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 46,430 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 43,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,396 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking.

slight play in n/s/f drop link.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,693 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 28,146 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,794 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Feb 2012 25,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,126 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,356 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,731 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 14,731 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)

high level brake lamp inop

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,228 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 11,228 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 7,769 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 LXY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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