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HD53 EDX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,940 mi
Last recorded159,940 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 159,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 154,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Surface corrosion on outer door sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/s & N/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 154,661 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Surface corrosion on outer door sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/s & N/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 149,199 miles

Engine crankshaft pulley worn & noisy

Nearside Front Under tray loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight injector compression seal leak

Pass 25 Jan 2020 143,502 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 138,197 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 138,121 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 130,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 28 Jan 2017 124,086 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 114,685 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 114,676 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 101,832 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,129 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 72,795 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,719 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)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Feb 2010 52,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,721 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade juddery and top edge slightly split

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear number plate light very dull

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,373 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 37,373 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,569 miles

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

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 EDX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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