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LW53 LSF

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,312 mi
Last recorded74,312 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 LSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,312 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test and offside lower ()

Nearside Rear lamp has lens repair tape on it

Offside Rear lamp has lens repair tape on it

Fail 23 Oct 2020 74,312 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test and offside lower ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low has condensation inside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp has lens repair tape on it

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp has lens repair tape on it

Pass 6 Sep 2019 41,072 miles

Nearside Front damaged but secure

Pass 18 Sep 2018 40,418 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,415 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 39,415 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,242 miles

has some exterior body damage to n/s/f ns/r and o/s/r but no sharp edges and still secure.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,714 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 34,989 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper split / perrished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,989 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper split / perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,854 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 31,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,315 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 30,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,826 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 26,485 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,485 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,698 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,392 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 17,392 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 LSF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

LW53 LSF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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