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LB53 VHX

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,371 mi
Last recorded79,371 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 79,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

lower gear box mount bush very worn

o/s/f tyre close and slick inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2013 66,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,511 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 17 Aug 2012 53,511 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

air bag lamp on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,268 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,640 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,209 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,236 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 VHX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHX, 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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What year was LB53 VHX registered?

LB53 VHX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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