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MJ53 LNV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,861 mi
Last recorded49,861 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 LNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,861 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 47,474 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 47,472 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum damp with brake fluid

Pass 29 Mar 2022 46,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 46,058 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 45,367 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 43,993 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 43,992 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure back box bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,215 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 42,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,905 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,102 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 31,083 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,517 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,751 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,268 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,733 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 22,685 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,073 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,093 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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MJ53 LNV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MJ53 LNV, 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 MJ53 LNV registered?

MJ53 LNV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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