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LS53 NUW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

49,564 mi
Last recorded49,564 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 NUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 49,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 43,362 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 43,362 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 40,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 40,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 38,146 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 36,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,527 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 26,416 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 26,416 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,079 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 22,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 17,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,936 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,129 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 17,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 15,661 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 15,661 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 13,780 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 10,550 miles

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

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

nearside & offside handbrake shoes require slight adjustment

Fail 28 Jan 2011 10,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside & offside handbrake shoes require slight adjustment

Pass 28 Jan 2010 5,374 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 4,390 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 3,566 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 20 Jan 2007 2,787 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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LS53 NUW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LS53 NUW, 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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LS53 NUW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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