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LB53 GPJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,813 mi
Last recorded125,813 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 GPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,813 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens misty

Offside Outer sill at rear corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 120,730 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 117,988 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,077 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 113,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 113,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,686 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,602 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,187 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 98,190 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 93,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,334 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 82,679 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 82,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,292 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,092 miles

engine oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2009 68,872 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 62,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

some corrosion in offside headlamp

steering/coil springs noisey in operation

Fail 3 Jan 2008 62,788 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

some corrosion in offside headlamp

steering/coil springs noisey in operation

Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,524 miles

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

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

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

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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LB53 GPJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB53 GPJ, 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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LB53 GPJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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