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LW53 CJU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 CJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,584 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 89,747 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 89,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 78,614 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 78,614 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,675 miles

Exhausr rear silencer box deteriorated.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhausr rear silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 21 May 2012 64,617 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 57,907 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 49,843 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 41,872 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 41,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 41,135 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 30 Dec 2008 41,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jan 2008 37,012 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,012 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,944 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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LW53 CJU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LW53 CJU, 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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LW53 CJU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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