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LM53 CEK

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,566 mi
Last recorded123,566 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 CEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 123,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear lamp cover missing at time of test

unable to check rear seat belts rear seat full at time of test

Fail 8 Dec 2017 123,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear lamp cover missing at time of test

unable to check rear seat belts rear seat full at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,631 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 108,629 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2015 102,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

reverse light inoperative

slight play in osf ball joint

tailgate access fault but operating fine at time of test

Fail 29 Dec 2015 102,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak on engine

reverse light inoperative

slight play in osf ball joint

tailgate access fault but operating fine at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2015 91,944 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 84,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

radiator shows signs of leaking

rear axle mount bushes perishing

Fail 2 Aug 2012 72,974 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

radiator shows signs of leaking

rear axle mount bushes perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,747 miles

brake pedal clicking when pressed hard

Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,481 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,929 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 23,828 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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LM53 CEK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LM53 CEK, 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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LM53 CEK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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