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LG53 WCY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,877 mi
Last recorded78,877 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,185 miles

two rear child seats blocking rear belts and not allowing check of drivers seat adjustment

Fail 28 Nov 2018 72,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

two rear child seats blocking rear belts and not allowing check of drivers seat adjustment

Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,375 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 66,372 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort brake fluid on drum (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,259 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 59,259 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working indicator (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,953 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,705 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,705 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 51,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 47,127 miles

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

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

front brake disc corroded inside edge

front tyres wearing on outer edges

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,127 miles

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

front brake disc corroded inside edge

front tyres wearing on outer edges

wipers starting to smear

Fail 4 Dec 2010 42,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 42,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,374 miles

middle stoplight not working

Fail 16 Dec 2009 38,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

middle stoplight not working

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,537 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 33,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,969 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,390 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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LG53 WCY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LG53 WCY, 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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LG53 WCY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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