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NH53 LZR

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,322 mi
Last recorded75,322 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 LZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 75,322 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 63,145 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 57,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash

Pass 15 Apr 2017 53,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm scrubbed both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm scrubbed inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre old (2003 original tyre) and perished

Oil leak sump pourous ()

all brake performances slow in the brake rollers (vehicle been stood, advise full strip clean and adjust)

gear selector very stiff

various corrosion on vehicle underside (possibly been stood)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,046 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 43,046 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 20 Mar 2012 39,449 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre strongly advise on condition

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,824 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

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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NH53 LZR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NH53 LZR, 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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NH53 LZR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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