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LB53 OEZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,168 mi
Last recorded91,168 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 OEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,168 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 91,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,305 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,518 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2015 41,518 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap incomplete ( corroded ) (7.1.1)

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

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

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

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,726 miles

rear silencer mounting bracket corroded but system adequately supported

Fail 30 Sep 2014 39,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear silencer mounting bracket corroded but system adequately supported

Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,547 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,828 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 33,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,313 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,202 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,029 miles

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

Nearside front tyre heavilt perished on its outer wall - Recommend replacement

Parking brake lever has a high travel

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

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2008 21,029 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre heavilt perished on its outer wall - Recommend replacement

Parking brake lever has a high travel

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

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,719 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,320 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 OEZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OEZ, 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 OEZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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