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S321 LAV

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,772 mi
Last recorded97,772 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 LAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,772 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has clip broken but still feels secure.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 90,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has clip broken but still feels secure.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,624 miles

n/s and o/ front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 80,621 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s and o/ front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f drop mlink

Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,810 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Mar 2013 56,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,090 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,103 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,748 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,915 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,642 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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S321 LAV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S321 LAV, 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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S321 LAV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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