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CP53 LHW

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,987 mi
Last recorded93,987 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 87,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 83,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 80,486 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 77,431 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 77,431 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 74,670 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 72,068 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 69,549 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,549 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 63,152 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 63,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 61,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,281 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 52,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,606 miles

Advise rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,347 miles

Advise front tyres down to 2mm in places.

Advise rear tyres fairly corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2009 30,347 miles

Advise front tyres down to 2mm in places.

Advise rear tyres fairly corroded.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,734 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 11,706 miles

small crack in o/s/r lamp cluster lens

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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CP53 LHW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP53 LHW, 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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CP53 LHW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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