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LW53 HCJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 HCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,607 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,195 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,921 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 71,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,487 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,558 miles

all four tyres deterorated

Fail 8 Apr 2014 61,558 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

all four tyres deterorated

can not see front condition of pads

Fail 8 Apr 2013 55,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,889 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,845 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Apr 2010 36,845 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear tyre perished

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2009 30,735 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,929 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,076 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,466 miles

splits on both front wiper blades.

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 HCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

LW53 HCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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