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AF54 HGM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,732 mi
Last recorded107,732 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2024 107,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lower suspension arm deteriorated from oil contamination

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2023 101,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 99,090 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 97,912 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 97,026 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 95,835 miles

N/S/R Bump Stop Deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,312 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,052 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 14,050 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,893 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,322 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 87,219 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 86,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,074 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,849 miles

N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.EXHAUST LEAK.F WHEEL ARCH LINERS LOOSE/DISPLACED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.BRAKES-F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 76,849 miles

N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.EXHAUST LEAK.F WHEEL ARCH LINERS LOOSE/DISPLACED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.BRAKES-F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,150 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.R EXHAUST BOX CORRODED/LEAKING.BRAKES-LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL-DISCS CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 67,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.R EXHAUST BOX CORRODED/LEAKING.BRAKES-LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL-DISCS CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 52,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,657 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 42,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,972 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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AF54 HGM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AF54 HGM, 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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AF54 HGM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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