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LA53 CDU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,872 mi
Last recorded132,872 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 CDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 132,872 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment [possibly bearing worn] (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play worn (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Outer door lock missing at time of test

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2017 132,872 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint worn (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play worn (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Outer door lock missing at time of test

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak [BAD]

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 121,205 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Headlamps deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 118,540 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 114,384 miles

All four tyre's perrishing,cracking on sidewall's,tred.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 114,384 miles

All four tyre's perrishing,cracking on sidewall's,tred.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 108,406 miles

OSf tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,257 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,347 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 85,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 70,764 miles

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

travel in handbrake

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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LA53 CDU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LA53 CDU, 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 LA53 CDU registered?

LA53 CDU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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