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LL53 DMO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,997 mi
Last recorded88,997 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 DMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 88,997 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 88,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a nail in and damage to inner side wall where has been run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,699 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chip in the windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2020 85,693 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2019 77,843 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 77,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,460 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 72,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,018 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 68,018 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,629 miles

o/s/r no plate lamp lens missing

Pass 16 Jan 2016 52,469 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 52,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SERVICE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 15 Jan 2015 48,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

ALL TYRES CRACKING BADLY

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

SERVICE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,506 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 40,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 40,410 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,448 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box outer casing slighty deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,889 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,833 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 30,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 30,554 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,521 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

rear wiper blade split slightly

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch and offside rear of sill.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 27,521 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust box corroding

rear wiper blade split slightly

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch and offside rear of sill.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,783 miles

front pads low †front discs corroded and worn slightly

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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LL53 DMO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LL53 DMO, 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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LL53 DMO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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