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LW53 KVZ

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,992 mi
Last recorded53,992 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 KVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 53,615 miles

Front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,110 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 49,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 45,106 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded badly

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,089 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,344 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 897,397 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,340 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,581 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 31,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 KVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

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

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