MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
REAR BOX RUSTY
Both front inner steering rack joints have slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear exhaust silencer is corroded
Small stonechip to nearside of windscreen
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both front inner steering rack joints have slight play
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear exhaust silencer is corroded
Small stonechip to nearside of windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight condensation build up in both front headlights
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LC53 YLK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?
LC53 YLK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.
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