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LW53 HCU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

76,748 mi
Last recorded76,748 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 HCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

front bumper loose but not likely to fulloff

Fail 29 Aug 2023 76,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

front bumper loose but not likely to fulloff

Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,750 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 69,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly dont hold at top and can slip when knocked (1.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper loose but not insecure at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose not attatched to shock absorber mounting point

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres different size to the rears

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 58,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 47,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,410 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 42,410 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 36,615 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 36,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 35,651 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 35,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 34,762 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 33,933 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,861 miles

near and offside front door stays wearing noisey.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 31,861 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

centre brake light inoperative.

near and offside front door stays wearing noisey.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,661 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 28,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres are showing signs of perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,015 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,110 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 17,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,857 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,059 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,816 miles

clicking noise from steering rack,lock to lock.(electric steering).

Fail 30 Jan 2007 9,816 miles

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

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

clicking noise from steering rack,lock to lock.(electric steering).

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 HCU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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