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LA53 ECX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

247,749 mi
Last recorded247,749 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 ECX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 247,749 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front lower bushes perishing

injectors 'chuffing'

Fail 4 Jul 2018 247,749 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front lower bushes perishing

injectors 'chuffing'

Pass 30 Jun 2017 243,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 243,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 240,023 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,901 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre slightly disfigured

Fail 15 Jun 2015 88,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre slightly disfigured

Pass 23 May 2014 83,212 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 83,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,528 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 78,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,684 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,151 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre distorted

nearside rear tyre has three nails in the tread

Fail 4 Mar 2011 62,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre distorted

nearside rear tyre has three nails in the tread

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,357 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front registration plate is damaged

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

offside front tyer is cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 9 Mar 2010 54,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front registration plate is damaged

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

offside front tyer is cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 10 Jan 2009 44,922 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 44,922 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,035 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 30 Jan 2007 23,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,083 miles

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 ECX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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