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LA53 HJJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,109 mi
Last recorded72,109 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 HJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 72,109 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 62,188 miles

rear exhaust back box/silencer in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2018 62,179 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust back box/silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,314 miles

Nearside Front wheel trim missing.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 54,314 miles

Nearside Front wheel trim missing.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 48,449 miles

exhaust main silencer outer skin pealing not leaking.

Pass 28 May 2015 41,548 miles

N/s/f fog light glass broken

engine management light

unable to inspect the front brake pads

Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,240 miles

Oil leak

poor rear exhaust

Pass 14 May 2013 31,262 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,156 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,790 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,963 miles

all four tyre walls starting to perish and crack

o/s/r indicator bulb fading to white

parking brake action noisy and stiff

Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,378 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,321 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 HJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJJ, 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 HJJ registered?

LA53 HJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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