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CA54 HTE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,052 mi
Last recorded93,052 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 HTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 93,052 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 89,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 89,420 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 86,244 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 83,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,251 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 80,251 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,929 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,234 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 69,234 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres starting to age crack

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,860 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 64,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2010 62,369 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 59,098 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,241 miles

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

front brake discs corroding.

offside rear tyre wall perishing,recommend renewal.

radiator corroding,not leaking at present.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,417 miles

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

all passenger spaces are occupied by child seats at time of test.

rear wiper blade split

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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CA54 HTE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CA54 HTE, 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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CA54 HTE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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