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LA53 CDV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,741 mi
Last recorded95,741 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 CDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 95,741 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Worn rubber bush. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2022 95,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Worn rubber bush. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,469 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,638 miles

both rear coil springs corroded at bottom

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,851 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components

Corrosion to undercarriage and components

Damage to ns sill

Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,764 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover loose & rattling

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front & rear indicators faded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 77,764 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover loose & rattling

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front & rear indicators faded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,442 miles

damage to paintwork

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,300 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,827 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 13 Feb 2014 68,827 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,864 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion to exhaust

front indicators fading

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,864 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion to exhaust

front indicators fading

Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,705 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

ns headlamp condensated

turbo boost pressure leak at housing on top of camcover

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,268 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

front indicators slightly faded

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight play at os steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,786 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2010 53,782 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

inlet manifold leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,492 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,448 miles

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

all 4 tyres started to perish

Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,526 miles

Oil leak

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 CDV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CDV, 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 CDV registered?

LA53 CDV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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