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LW53 KZN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,449 mi
Last recorded78,449 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 KZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 78,449 miles

(minor oil leak)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 78,423 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,361 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center box cover loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer cover loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,289 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer cover loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 74,289 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer cover loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,131 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,373 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 63,619 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,971 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,166 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 18 Feb 2015 56,166 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,149 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,366 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,635 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,962 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,960 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,383 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,277 miles

spilt o/s/front tyre wall

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,928 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,102 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 KZN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KZN, 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 KZN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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