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LW53 MSY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,105 mi
Last recorded136,105 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 MSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 136,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 125,687 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,796 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,729 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,195 miles

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

Offside Front Small Cut in Tyre.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 85,185 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Small Cut in Tyre.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,155 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,259 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 74,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,888 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 67,888 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 64,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,295 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,798 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 46,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 37,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,344 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 21,914 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,975 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,796 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,259 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 17,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MSY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MSY, 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 MSY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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