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MD53 LWV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,804 mi
Last recorded62,804 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 LWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 62,804 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 62,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 57,825 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,428 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 49,426 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,120 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 32,120 miles

Nearside Steering arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,962 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,086 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 27,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LWV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD53 LWV, 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 MD53 LWV registered?

MD53 LWV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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