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LA53 JYG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,675 mi
Last recorded87,675 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,675 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front wipers worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 66,293 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

air bag light show intermittent fault

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,570 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,671 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 57,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 52,385 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,278 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,590 miles

both front discs starting to corrode

Fail 7 Nov 2008 37,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front discs starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 JYG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JYG, 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 JYG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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