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LW53 LSY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,881 mi
Last recorded104,881 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 LSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 104,881 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 97,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres - 165/70/14 85T/81T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

oil sump slightly corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 87,359 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 84,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp hazed. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,099 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 83,098 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp at least hazed. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. Becoming white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,780 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,136 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,667 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 52,667 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,175 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,165 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,872 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,214 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,172 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,807 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 LSY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY registered?

LW53 LSY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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