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PA04 LYJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,252 mi
Last recorded139,252 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2011 139,252 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 126,361 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 101,669 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 80,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 67,808 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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PA04 LYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PA04 LYJ, 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 PA04 LYJ registered?

PA04 LYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is PA04 LYJ safe to buy?

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