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LA53 ECC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

90,890 mi
Last recorded90,890 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 ECC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 90,890 miles

Offside headlight slightly loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2024 64,214 miles

Offside headlight slightly loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2024 64,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlight slightly loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2023 50,970 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 50,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 46,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 40,147 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 40,084 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 10 Jan 2020 40,084 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,686 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,157 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,614 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 25 Jan 2017 38,614 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,831 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Jan 2015 36,913 miles

high level brake light not working

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 34,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,314 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,394 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,542 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 26,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,122 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 24,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,733 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 20,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,911 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 16,910 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ECC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ECC, 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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LA53 ECC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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