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LK53 WTE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

79,024 mi
Last recorded79,024 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 WTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 79,024 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

parking brake lever rough on operation

Fail 31 Jul 2024 79,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

nearside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

parking brake lever rough on operation

Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

parking brake lever movement rough on operation

Fail 7 Aug 2023 78,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust is deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill is slightly damaged

parking brake lever movement rough on operation

Pass 12 Aug 2022 78,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorated corroded/ rusty

handbrake operation slightly tight/ notchy

Fail 9 Aug 2022 78,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorated corroded/ rusty

handbrake operation slightly tight/ notchy

Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2021 76,112 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2020 74,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,227 miles

Front exhaust silencer is corroded/rusty

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

drivers door check strap is faulty

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust silencer is corroded/rusty

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

drivers door check strap is faulty

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,933 miles

Nearside MIRROR BROKEN AND MISSING.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside MIRROR BROKEN AND MISSING.

Pass 4 May 2017 63,329 miles

offside front tyre HEAVILY worn on edges

rear exhaust mounting broken/box in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,774 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust very deteriorated backbox hanger corroded / broken

nail in o/s/r tyre [inner edge]

Fail 22 Feb 2016 50,774 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1d)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust very deteriorated backbox hanger corroded / broken

nail in o/s/r tyre [inner edge]

Pass 4 Feb 2015

exhaust rusty

wipers?

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,148 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2014 44,148 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,961 miles

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The exhaust back box is rusty.

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

The rear tyres are cracking.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 41,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The exhaust back box is rusty.

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

The rear tyres are cracking.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,413 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 38,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,727 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges and has a cut on the outer side wall.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,381 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,316 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 11,928 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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LK53 WTE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LK53 WTE, 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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LK53 WTE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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