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SO04 LUJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,377 mi
Last recorded55,377 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 55,377 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 49,327 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

underside corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 49,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

underside corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2021 46,167 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise n/s/f steering rack tie rod has slight movement

advise o/s and n/s front headlamps have condensation but still showing correct beam pattern

advise o/s n/s front also 2x front to rear brake pipes been heavily coated with underseal unable to properly access

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arm bushes worn but not excessive

advise o/s n/s outer sills have had outer skins fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 46,157 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside sills holed and corroded front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,200 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 43,199 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS AND SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GEARBOX (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,620 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,379 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 36,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several pipes,front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 34,107 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded several pipes,front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,718 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 31,718 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,426 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2012 23,426 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,895 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,493 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 18,493 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 15,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 12,887 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,220 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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SO04 LUJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SO04 LUJ, 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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SO04 LUJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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