MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside headlight slightly loose
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear exhaust box in poor condition
Offside headlight slightly loose
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear exhaust box in poor condition
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
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))
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))
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))
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
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
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
high level brake light not working
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LA53 ECC registered?
LA53 ECC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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