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LM53 OPK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,844 mi
Last recorded64,844 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 OPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,844 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 63,221 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 63,220 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,337 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres perishing

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

offside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2015 56,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres perishing

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

offside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2014 52,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,732 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,639 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 43,639 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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 12 Mar 2011 35,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,882 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 23,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,998 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,165 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 14,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 OPK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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