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EN53 HSA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,982 mi
Last recorded90,982 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 90,952 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,862 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front registration deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,002 miles

EML light on

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,923 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin hanging off

Fail 6 Mar 2014 64,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust box outer skin hanging off

Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,738 miles

tail box in poor condition

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,190 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 37,509 miles

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

both front tyres splitting up + o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge, advise tracking

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,805 miles

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)

all 4 tyres have cracked outer walls

Fail 30 Mar 2009 26,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

all 4 tyres have cracked outer walls

Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,197 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 10,634 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
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EN53 HSA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EN53 HSA, 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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EN53 HSA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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