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LW53 HNU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,575 mi
Last recorded120,575 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 HNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 120,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 120,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165-70-14 inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 103,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 103,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,947 miles

Central Rear cross member bumper mounting corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 89,877 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear cross member bumper mounting corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,279 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 81,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 72,141 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Centre Front Under bonnet stay clip broken

Nearside Front Under dashboard bonnet pull broken

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

Offside Front Headlamp adjuster missing

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

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Dec 2015 72,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer strap / clamp broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer support bracken broken from silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Centre Front Under bonnet stay clip broken

Nearside Front Under dashboard bonnet pull broken

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

Offside Front Headlamp adjuster missing

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

Offside Rear Rear silencer corroded

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 65,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,271 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,737 miles

engine oil sump rusted and leaking oil

Fail 12 Jan 2012 48,570 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine oil sump rusted and leaking oil

unable too check front brake pads suggest front wheels removed and pads checked

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,414 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR Tyre perished on outside wall and slightly in tread.

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,893 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 34,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,778 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 20,205 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 20,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 16,964 miles

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 HNU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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