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LW53 MRY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,176 mi
Last recorded125,176 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 MRY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 125,176 miles

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

Rear high level brake light inop

Fail 17 Apr 2019 125,176 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear high level brake light inop

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 114,156 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTY AND WEAK

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Fail 14 Apr 2018 114,156 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTY AND WEAK

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,897 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 101,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,284 miles

centre stop light not working

n/s/r tyre inner wall damaged

rear springs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 99,275 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre stop light not working

n/s/r tyre inner wall damaged

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 95,691 miles

centre stop light not working

rear springs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 95,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

centre stop light not working

rear springs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,645 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

headlight patterns poor

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Jan 2013 89,293 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 84,983 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 75,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel tank damp

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,326 miles

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)

noise from injector area

o/s headlamp has condensation

Fail 5 Feb 2009 61,123 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,123 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,022 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,120 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 MRY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 MRY, 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 MRY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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