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LW53 DSX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,823 mi
Last recorded73,823 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 DSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,823 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,685 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 65,469 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 60,569 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 60,569 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,687 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,554 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 47,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,282 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Front wiper blade slight damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2014 33,278 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 30,698 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 28,268 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 26,775 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 22,772 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 19,378 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 19,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 16,286 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 15,329 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 11,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 DSX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LW53 DSX, 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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What year was LW53 DSX registered?

LW53 DSX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is LW53 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 DSX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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