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LW53 KWJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,698 mi
Last recorded136,698 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 136,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from head gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

condensation in nearside rear lamp unit

Fail 28 Feb 2019 136,698 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure impact damage rendering parts of bumper likely to fall off (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner front section loose and damaged (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from head gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

condensation in nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 1 Mar 2018 127,084 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 127,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 119,139 miles

Front brakes discs a little corroded

Number plate lamp lenses missing

Fail 17 Jan 2017 119,127 miles

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

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

Front brakes discs a little corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Number plate lamp lenses missing

Pass 3 Feb 2016 114,464 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Registration lamp lenses missing

Fail 2 Feb 2016 114,463 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Registration lamp lenses missing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 105,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 30 Jan 2015 105,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Jan 2014 100,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jan 2014 100,843 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,640 miles

all bake pipes staring to corrode

nsr door handle

osf wheel arch cover broken

Fail 30 Jan 2013 86,631 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

all bake pipes staring to corrode

nsr door handle

osf wheel arch cover broken

Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,246 miles

FRont brake discs corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2012 73,246 miles

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

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

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

FRont brake discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,155 miles

Bonnet stay is not attached to car.

Both front side repeaters are losing amber colouration.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,992 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,403 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,687 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 KWJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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