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LA53 EFJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,913 mi
Last recorded80,913 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 EFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,404 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 75,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,098 miles

Child seat fitted nearside front not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,098 miles

Child seat fitted nearside front not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,054 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,053 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,638 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,034 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,029 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,190 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 13,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

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

Is LA53 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 EFJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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