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LW53 HCE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,810 mi
Last recorded68,810 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 HCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust strap corroded & broke. Exhaust system still supported

Fail 10 Jun 2014 68,804 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust strap corroded & broke. Exhaust system still supported

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2012 57,819 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,185 miles

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

power steering heavy

Fail 26 Mar 2011 51,880 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,880 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 35,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,979 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,255 miles

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

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

inner front brake pads wearing low.

metal object in offside rear tyre.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads wearing low.cut on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,158 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,445 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 17,445 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HCE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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