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LA53 JZT

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,377 mi
Last recorded102,377 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 JZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,486 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,062 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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,965 miles

O/S/F top strutt bearing slighty rough.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 78,965 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F top strutt bearing slighty rough.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,382 miles

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

headlamp units slightly damp inside lenses

o/s front top strut bearing slightly rough

o/s+n/s front coil springs not a matched pair

Fail 17 Feb 2012 73,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

headlamp units slightly damp inside lenses

o/s front top strut bearing slightly rough

o/s+n/s front coil springs not a matched pair

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,279 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,669 miles

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

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

front+rear brake pads at aprox 5mm/6mm thick

o/s+n/s headlamp units damp inside lenses

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,470 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,683 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 33,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,501 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 JZT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JZT, 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 JZT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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