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LW53 LMY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,111 mi
Last recorded40,111 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 LMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,111 miles

All indicator bulbs, slightly discoloured.

Fail 22 Mar 2019 40,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All indicator bulbs, slightly discoloured.

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,824 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,836 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,061 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,789 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 36,789 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,508 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,387 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 33,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,765 miles

Nail n/s/r tyre

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,025 miles

Imbalance front brakes

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating // Front brake discs corroded

Rear wiper smears

Fail 14 Mar 2011 30,025 miles

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

Imbalance front brakes

O/s/r tyre low tread // Both rear tyres worn on outer shoulders

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating // Front brake discs corroded

Rear washer inop

Rear wiper smears

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,981 miles

Front brake discs worn

N/s/r tyre low tread and worn on outer shoulder

Rear silencer corroded

Rear wiper rubber missing and not clearing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,426 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 26,426 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,662 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 22,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,455 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 LMY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

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

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