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LB53 VSL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,793 mi
Last recorded112,793 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 112,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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 12 Apr 2024 96,074 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 96,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 85,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Fail 29 Mar 2023 85,707 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,054 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 74,054 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,159 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 62,575 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,477 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 59,477 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,939 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 53,939 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,213 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 48,700 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,839 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 35,764 miles

rear tyre side walls cracking/perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2013 35,238 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,936 miles

Off side rear tyre slightly perishing/cracking but cannot see cords.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 33,936 miles

Off side rear tyre slightly perishing/cracking but cannot see cords.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,856 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,187 miles

slight age cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 29 Jan 2009 26,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight age cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,875 miles

slight age cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2008 5,600 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 5,600 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,333 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 VSL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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