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EN53 HVR

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,379 mi
Last recorded139,379 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 139,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 130,762 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 130,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2017 124,295 miles

Both the front tyres are slightly perished

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn bald on the inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 120,380 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condensation built up inside the offside headlamp

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 23 May 2016 120,380 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condensation built up inside the offside headlamp

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 27 May 2015 116,412 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 116,412 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2014 103,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

exhaust slightly insecure

Fail 27 May 2014 103,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 24 May 2013 87,788 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor codition and corroded.

windscreen startin to fade at bottom.

Pass 24 May 2012 75,596 miles

Both front wipers lightly smeering

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 75,596 miles

Both front wipers lightly smeering

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 54,524 miles

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

front discs lipped

Fail 25 May 2011 54,524 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 25 May 2010 34,427 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,570 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 24,158 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 24,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,165 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 HVR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EN53 HVR, 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 HVR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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