MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake cable has restricted free movement at lever (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear axle corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Upper brake light not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Central Rear Upper brake light not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all four tyres close to legal limit
rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres bald on inside edge
high level brake light not working
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
high level brake light not working
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are perishing and cracking between tread
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are perishing and cracking between tread
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine management lamp on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear tyre worn on edges
Rear tyres perished
Wiper blades smeary and in poor condition
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
offside wiper blade split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
offside wiper blade split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 EFH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 EFH, 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 EFH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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