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HD53 EDP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

80,954 mi
Last recorded80,954 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 80,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 77,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 77,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 73,913 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 73,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 71,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,473 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,617 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,653 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,929 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,527 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light not working

Nearside Front steering arm has a small play

Fail 13 Nov 2017 52,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Central Rear Upper stop light not working

Nearside Front steering arm has a small play

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,996 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 51,982 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,112 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 51,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 50,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 49,226 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 49,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,937 miles

Front&rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,847 miles

Both rear tyre appox 3mm on tread

Near side front tyre appox 3mm on tread

Pass 28 May 2010 43,514 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 43,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,794 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,932 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 37,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 34,885 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 34,885 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,223 miles

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

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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HD53 EDP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HD53 EDP, 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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What year was HD53 EDP registered?

HD53 EDP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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