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LL53 DMY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,143 mi
Last recorded111,143 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 DMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 111,143 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,910 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 98,514 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 98,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,420 miles

Condensation in both headlights

Exhaust slightly corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 94,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Condensation in both headlights

Exhaust slightly corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,472 miles

condensation to offside and nearside headlamps

Fail 9 Jan 2013 79,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front Headlight condensated.

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,031 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 72,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre has age related cracking recommend replacing

Fail 26 Jan 2011 67,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side rear tyre has age related cracking recommend replacing

Pass 23 Jan 2010 63,229 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,258 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 47,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,369 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,385 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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LL53 DMY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LL53 DMY, 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 DMY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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