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LC53 YLF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,004 mi
Last recorded87,004 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 87,004 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,357 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 75,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 69,131 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,457 miles

Extensive Corrosion To outer Case Of Rear Exhaust Box

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

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Fail 25 Jan 2011 61,414 miles

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

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

Extensive Corrosion To outer Case Of Rear Exhaust Box

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,495 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2010 52,495 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,640 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,942 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 28,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,090 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 YLF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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