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SE04 LCW

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,651 mi
Last recorded71,651 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 LCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,651 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 71,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened end of main pipe toward flex (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened end of main pipe toward flex (3.6.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 70,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened end of main pipe toward flex (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened end of main pipe toward flex (3.6.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,925 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hi level brake light not working

Fail 8 Sep 2015 66,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hi level brake light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,957 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,777 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,487 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 7 Sep 2010 36,735 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,472 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,768 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,609 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 21,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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SE04 LCW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE04 LCW, 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 SE04 LCW registered?

SE04 LCW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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