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LB53 MPV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,485 mi
Last recorded135,485 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 MPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 135,485 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 135,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 135,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 129,611 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Gearbox stabilizer link bush excessivly split.

Fail 25 Apr 2015 129,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Gearbox stabilizer link bush excessivly split.

Fail 12 May 2014 123,585 miles

Nearside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall.

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 123,585 miles

Nearside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall.

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

Pass 9 May 2013 115,501 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 115,501 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2012 103,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside 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)

boot laden preventing full inspection

n/s/f coil spring fractured but functioning

oil overfull

pas temporary malfunction but subsequently okay

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2012 103,385 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

boot laden preventing full inspection

n/s/f coil spring fractured but functioning

oil overfull

pas temporary malfunction but subsequently okay

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2010 89,072 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,143 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 81,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 77,522 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,350 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 MPV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MPV, 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 MPV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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