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LB53 WXL

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,585 mi
Last recorded84,585 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 WXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,585 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Feb 2016 84,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,670 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear springs starting to corrode

clutch bite point seems high

dash reports engine oil level on minimum

rear silencer outer casing corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2012 51,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear springs starting to corrode

clutch bite point seems high

dash reports engine oil level on minimum

possible puncture o/s/r tyre

rear silencer outer casing corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,364 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 40,361 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,665 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 36,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,563 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 30,563 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,089 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 25,034 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,194 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 19,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 WXL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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