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MD53 LWL

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,530 mi
Last recorded78,530 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 LWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 78,530 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,532 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 75,493 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,471 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 71,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 71,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,945 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,937 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,056 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 65,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,255 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,225 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,206 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 57,206 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,332 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 53,332 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,454 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,788 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,273 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 24,187 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,187 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 20,808 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 13,269 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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MD53 LWL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black 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 MD53 LWL, 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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MD53 LWL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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