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CP53 LJZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,680 mi
Last recorded58,680 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,680 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 53,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,828 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,142 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,000 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 32,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 23,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres are cracking on the edges

back box outer skin is deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,909 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,416 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres side wall crackes

offside and nearside front tyres side wall crackes

Pass 13 May 2011 16,454 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front tyre side wall cracking by tread

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking by tread

offside front tyre side wall cracking by tread

offside rear tyre side wall cracking by tread

Pass 8 May 2010 15,082 miles

advise condition of near side front and rear wiper blades

side walls statring to crack on all 4 tryes

Pass 11 May 2009 12,710 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

all 4 outer side walls cracking

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2008 6,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 5,392 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 5,198 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 5,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 LJZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJZ, 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 CP53 LJZ registered?

CP53 LJZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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