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EG53 HMA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,778 mi
Last recorded112,778 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 HMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 112,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 112,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust cover loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,250 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,791 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,971 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,874 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,784 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,303 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,797 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,177 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall not down to ply or cords

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,575 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 42,575 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,541 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 33,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,973 miles

Advise slight play offside front bottom ball joint

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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EG53 HMA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red 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 EG53 HMA, 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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EG53 HMA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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