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LC53 KVZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,950 mi
Last recorded71,950 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 KVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 71,950 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear lamp damaged

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 60,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear lamp damaged

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2017 55,022 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,411 miles

discs worn

exhaust corroded

offside headlight condensated

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jan 2016 50,411 miles

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

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

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

discs worn

exhaust corroded

headlight backing covers insecure

offside headlight condensated

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,532 miles

discs worn

exhaust corroded

front indicators faded

headlights condensated

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,741 miles

exhaust corroded

front brakes noisy on brake test advise further brake inspection

Fail 30 Jan 2014 40,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brakes noisy on brake test advise further brake inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2013 36,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,871 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,193 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,049 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 18,997 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,285 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 KVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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