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LB53 HNR

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

63,117 mi
Last recorded63,117 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 63,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 61,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 61,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,233 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,353 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 54,248 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 54,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 52,148 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 52,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 50,400 miles

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

front and rear exhaust boxes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,761 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 45,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 39,179 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 39,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 33,871 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,685 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 27,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,528 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 22,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Nov 2013 22,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Nov 2012 16,520 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 15,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,233 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 14,307 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 12,880 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 12,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 10,871 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 10,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 8,767 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2007 6,587 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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LB53 HNR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNR, 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 HNR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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