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LA53 NBF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,058 mi
Last recorded69,058 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,058 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 68,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 56,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel buckled on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,621 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,145 miles

all 4 tyres have split sidewalls, advise new tyres soon.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,285 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,437 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,236 miles

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

obstruction removed from drivers view

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,981 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,925 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,365 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,045 miles

Near side rear wheel rim damaged

Off side front wheel rim damaged

near side inner wheel arch insicure

near side rear inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,530 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 NBF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NBF, 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 NBF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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