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LB53 VJC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,947 mi
Last recorded37,947 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 37,947 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 37,390 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Rear coil springs rusted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 37,110 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Front bumper has a slight paint work /damage/ scratch mark

Rear coil springs rusted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2022 36,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear coil springs rusted

exhaust system corroded

front +raer suspension components rusted

Fail 1 Jun 2022 36,104 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear coil springs rusted

both front tyres perishing cracking (strong advice)

both rear tyre worn to 1,6mm

front +raer suspension components rusted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,306 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 35,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,948 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 32,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,897 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,640 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 21,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,194 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 20,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,088 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,504 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 VJC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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