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LA53 OMW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,179 mi
Last recorded100,179 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 OMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 100,179 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 100,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 98,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2021 87,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,143 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 82,802 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,925 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,387 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 75,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 65,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,379 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 61,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,955 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,697 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 43,027 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,027 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2010 35,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,216 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,844 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,397 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 OMW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OMW, 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 OMW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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