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LB53 VHZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,536 mi
Last recorded110,536 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,536 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 110,225 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center stop lump not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 110,225 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center stop lump not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 109,665 miles

Slaytele oil lack from engine

Fail 3 Dec 2021 109,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slaytele oil lack from engine

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,175 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear indicator pale

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edeg and cracking in tread

oil leak noted

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Dec 2019 96,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 96,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 51,462 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 51,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 47,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box and strap corroded.

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 47,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box and strap corroded.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,357 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,548 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,843 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)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,750 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2012 43,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,651 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,060 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,296 miles

Both front windscreen wipers in poor condition

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has a high travel

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,024 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,632 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 VHZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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