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LW53 LMX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,889 mi
Last recorded104,889 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 104,889 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 104,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1657014 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,859 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,725 miles

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 13 Apr 2016 92,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 15 May 2015 85,482 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 85,480 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 78,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,829 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 23 Jun 2012 60,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jun 2012 60,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 May 2011 51,372 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 27 May 2009 35,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2009 35,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 May 2008 27,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LMX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

LW53 LMX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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