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LC53 KVU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,195 mi
Last recorded163,195 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 KVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 163,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 157,932 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 157,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 151,020 miles

O/S/F Inner cv boot split

Rear silencer corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 25 May 2011 151,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Inner cv boot split

Rear silencer corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 6 May 2010 143,721 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2009 138,444 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 113,540 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,646 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 KVU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

LC53 KVU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is LC53 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 KVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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