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C3 LCA

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,985 mi
Last recorded157,985 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 LCA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 157,985 miles

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2009 154,635 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 154,627 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 147,756 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 147,756 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 147,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 137,443 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 137,443 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leaks

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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C3 LCA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 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 Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 LCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C3 LCA registered?

C3 LCA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is C3 LCA safe to buy?

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