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LC53 FSY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,635 mi
Last recorded152,635 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 FSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 152,635 miles

Nearside Weak headlight pattern

Weak headlight output

Pass 21 Jun 2021 132,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 119,179 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slight condensation

Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,330 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 112,779 miles

Nearside sill area damaged

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

both sides rear brakes slightly binding

front and rear number plates are not standard

Pass 31 May 2017 110,817 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 110,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 108,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section corroded (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 25 Jun 2015 107,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 97,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,792 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,506 miles

both rear tyres perished

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre has a extra load rateing all other tyres are normal load

offside front tyre perished and worn low on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2012 91,506 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre has a extra load rateing all other tyres are normal load

offside front tyre perished and worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,302 miles

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

hand brake rough

offside rear brake binding slightley

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

cut in tread area of n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,337 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,288 miles

lower arm bushes starting to perish

nearside number plate light very dim

rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 28 Oct 2008 10,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

lower arm bushes starting to perish

nearside number plate light very dim

rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 2 Nov 2007 39,744 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,744 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FSY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LC53 FSY, 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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LC53 FSY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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