MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located top mount missing (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf h/light condensated
rear exhaust support deteriorated
service brakes on 52% close to min efficiency
1>exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
EM light on
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
EM light on
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ENGINE SUMP HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
chip in screen
exhaust corroded
front brake discs pitted
offside rear indicator bulb starting to fade
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SE53 LNW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 SE53 LNW, 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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SE53 LNW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2004.
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