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LM53 OOC

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,150 mi
Last recorded147,150 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 OOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 147,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 147,144 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high headlight aim adjuster broken (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 140,606 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 140,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 129,088 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 123,055 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 123,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,044 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 114,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,958 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 103,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,479 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 93,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 83,335 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 65,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,738 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,326 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 OOC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LM53 OOC, 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 OOC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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