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LB53 VSK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,141 mi
Last recorded102,141 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre 14 years, old tyres void after 10 years

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp beam setting just within legal limit,unable to adjust anymore

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

Rear engine mount badly split (almost completley through)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 102,045 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced full of condensation and no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre 14 years, old tyres void after 10 years

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp beam setting just within legal limit,unable to adjust anymore

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

Rear engine mount badly split (almost completley through)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,926 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

battery slightly loos

bonnet lever insecure but still opens

Fail 24 Nov 2016 96,856 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has condensation in side lamp ? (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

battery slightly loos

bonnet lever insecure but still opens

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,652 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 90,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 84,319 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,776 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,580 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 70,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,007 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,206 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 52,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,107 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 27,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VSK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VSK, 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 VSK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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