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LC53 FSV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,308 mi
Last recorded75,308 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 FSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 75,308 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 75,308 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,256 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2014 61,703 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 56,658 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,376 miles

both front tyres very low on edges but raised tread (strong advise)

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

offside rear coil spring corroding

offside wiper blade split

slght play in offside steering rack

slight play in nearside front drop link

wing repeaters showing white light

Fail 7 Jan 2013 51,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres very low on edges but raised tread (strong advise)

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

offside rear coil spring corroding

offside wiper blade split

slght play in offside steering rack

slight play in nearside front drop link

wing repeaters showing white light

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,074 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 45,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,394 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,217 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,812 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 26,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 21,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,376 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,343 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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LC53 FSV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC53 FSV, 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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What year was LC53 FSV registered?

LC53 FSV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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