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LB53 UUG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,920 mi
Last recorded91,920 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,920 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,732 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,712 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Fail 4 Jan 2020 84,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,775 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 80,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 71,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,416 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 65,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,166 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 59,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,250 miles

front tyres wearing low and slightly deteriorated side walls

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,168 miles

Both front brake discs appear worn/lipped/scored- as visual/unmeasured.

Both the rear footbrake readings very low,recommend inspection as soon as possible.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 46,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front brake discs appear worn/lipped/scored- as visual/unmeasured.

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 36,334 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 36,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,752 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,559 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,511 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 23,073 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 19,184 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 14,078 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 14,078 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 UUG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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