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LW53 DSV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,887 mi
Last recorded106,887 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 DSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 106,887 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 93,156 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 93,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 81,834 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 81,833 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,281 miles

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)

noise from n/s and o/s front top suspension mounting/bearing assemblies

rear tyres showing deterioration and sidewalls perished

Fail 21 Nov 2016 71,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fan belt showing deterioration

gearbox mounting showing deterioration

noise from n/s and o/s front top suspension mounting/bearing assemblies

rear tyres showing deterioration and sidewalls perished

Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,767 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 55,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 55,593 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 48,907 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 48,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nail in both rear tyres

off side rear cluster cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,734 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,745 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2011 36,745 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,489 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 31,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,912 miles

NSR lamp unit has a small crack on fog lamp section. correct coloured light is showing an d no sharp/dangerous edges are present.

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 DSV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DSV, 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 DSV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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