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LW53 HDJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,717 mi
Last recorded135,717 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 135,717 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 135,717 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 131,976 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 129,428 miles

Centre & Rear Exhaust deterating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R Tyre deterating

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 129,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre & Rear Exhaust deterating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R Tyre deterating

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 127,917 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 127,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 121,923 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 112,420 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 93,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 85,381 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,448 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 75,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear tyre worn to limit and cracking

rear fog lamp switch faulty

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 HDJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HDJ, 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 HDJ registered?

LW53 HDJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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