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LW53 KWH

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,726 mi
Last recorded94,726 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,726 miles

Nearside Front mounting bush just starting to debond , ok at time of mot.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer bold centre 3/4 above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see front brake pads fully without removing both road wheels. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight exhaust blow from rear silencer join. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,344 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light inop

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 80,433 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,866 miles

UNABLE TOO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH WHEELS

Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,560 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 61,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to see brake pads through wheels

Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

unable to see brake pads through wheels

Fail 24 Jan 2013 55,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

UNABLE TO SEE FRONT PADS THROUGH WHEEL TRIMS

Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,155 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

UNABLE TO SEE FRONT PADS THROUGH WHEEL TRIMS

Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,655 miles

*****STEERING LOCK N/W-WILL BE A FAILURE AFTER NEW REGS COME IN IN SPRING*****

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR SERVICE BRAKE OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,655 miles

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

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

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

*****STEERING LOCK N/W-WILL BE A FAILURE AFTER NEW REGS COME IN IN SPRING*****

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR SERVICE BRAKE OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,516 miles

NSF wiper split on ends

Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,624 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 31,054 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,230 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 22,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,145 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 KWH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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