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LW53 KWD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,808 mi
Last recorded102,808 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 KWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 102,808 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both fading (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 97,467 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 97,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 84,650 miles

Washers poor.

Fail 20 May 2016 84,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Washers poor.

Pass 21 May 2015 65,591 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2015 65,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 51,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear coil springs are corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,514 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,116 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,376 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 28,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 24,077 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 17,698 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 11,741 miles

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

adv surface corrosion on front brake discs

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 KWD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KWD, 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 KWD registered?

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

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