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LD53 EWL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,428 mi
Last recorded73,428 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 EWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 73,428 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition rear hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery becoming insecure

minor deterioration to front headlamps

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,933 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

slight play felt in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,297 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust becoming corroded

very slight exhaust leak from center silencer

Fail 16 Feb 2016 61,297 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre starting to wear at edges

very slight exhaust leak from center silencer

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,063 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

wipers starting to smear

Fail 17 Feb 2014 50,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,886 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2012 28,223 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,926 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,642 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,050 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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LD53 EWL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LD53 EWL, 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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LD53 EWL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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